SCARBOROUGH – A two-year road reconstruction project on Pleasant Hill Road in Scarborough, which could snarl commuter traffic and cause headaches for local residents, is expected to start within the next few weeks. The work will take place on the section of road that runs between Highland Avenue and U.S. Route 1, according to Mike […]
May 2014
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
‘Grease’ comes to the Ogunquit Playhouse
It’s a tuneful celebration of a time of life that everyone would like to remember.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Nation’s ocean scientists meeting at Bigelow Lab on role of plankton
Michael W. Lomas, a marine biogeochemist, says it is ‘vital that we understand everything about them.’
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine community college trustees to set tuition
The trustees meeting is scheduled for today in Augusta.
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Writer Maya Angelou dies
She thrived in artistic mediums, had mainstream success as an author and won praise as a storyteller.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
Aaron Hernandez killed two men over spilled drink, prosecutors say
The former New England Patriots star pleads not guilty Wednesday, and his attorney says the prosecutor is trying to influence the jury pool.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Google: We’re building car with no steering wheel
The two-seater won’t be sold publicly, but Google hopes by this time next year, 100 prototypes will be on public roads.
Posted inLife & Culture
Ray LaMontagne returns to roots en route to the big time
His newest music hearkens back to dreamy sounds that recall classic 1960s recordings.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Red Sox beat Atlanta 6-3 for second straight win
After 10 straight losses, Boston rallies from behind for the second straight day. It appears the team might be turning things around.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine high schools revamping graduation requirements
A change in state law prompts Portland officials to look at measures of ‘proficiency’ other than test scores.