CONWAY, S.C. — Nicole Buzzell, of Saco, has earned a bachelor’s degree in marine science from Coastal Carolina University.
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Officials: New rail safety rules are not enough
AUGUSTA — Just as the state has revealed that crude oil shipments by rail have resumed along the state’s rail lines, Maine state emergency officials say new federal rules about shipping hazardous materials such as crude by rail don’t go far enough. For example, the new rule does not apply to trains carrying less than […]
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Rock Cats walk off against Sea Dogs
New Britain, Conn. — Brandon Waring drew a bases-loaded walk on a 3-2 pitch by Jose Valdez (1-1) in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the New Britain Rock Cats (16-20) scored three times in the ninth inning to beat the Portland Sea Dogs (22-14) 4-3 on Wednesday night at New Britain Stadium. Trailing 3-1 […]
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Host of fires tear through Calif., clear San Diego-area neighborhoods
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Tuzo Jerger was one of thousands told to evacuate as a wildfire ripped across Carlsbad, a suburb north of San Diego. The 66-year-old real estate broker packed files, a surfboard, golf clubs, clothes and photos and sought solace at a friend’s hilltop house in nearby San Marcos, only to see another […]
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Editorial Roundup
Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad: Savannah (Ga.) Morning News on Benghazi email as a smoking gun: The Obama administration ”“ and likely 2016 presidential contender Hillary Clinton ”“ keep wishing the Benghazi mess will vanish. Or, failing that, they hope to spin it as a fantasy of right-wing […]
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Jacqueline Kennedy letters reveal her private side
BOSTON (AP) — Jacqueline Kennedy’s letters to an Irish priest written over a 14-year correspondence have revealed new details about the closely guarded thoughts of the fiercely private former first lady, including her questions of faith following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The more than 30 letters, first reported in The Irish Times, were written to the Rev. Joseph […]
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K’bunk to sell pavers to offset pavilion costs
KENNEBUNK — Construction of the open-air pavilion building on Main Street, now officially dubbed “The Waterhouse Center,” has begun, and the town has implemented a new campaign aimed at closing the fundraising gap that still remains. While the $635,000 project will ultimately be paid for through donations, as well as advertising and rental revenue generated […]
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Students to shoot film at Hackmatack
BERWICK — Students and faculty from the Fairfield University Film, Television and Media Arts program in Fairfield, Conn. will be shooting a portion of their feature film, entitled “Wild Kingdom,” at the Hackmatack Playhouse at the end of May and early June. Developed by students under the supervision of program director James Mayzik, the crew […]
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NextGen grants for Maine children offered
AUGUSTA — The NextGen College Investing Plan has more than $1,000 for each eligible Maine child to put toward his or her college costs. The Finance Authority of Maine, which administers the program, is urging parents, grandparents and others who are helping young people to plan ahead for college to take advantage of these grants. […]
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OOB settles lawsuit with former manager
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — An out-of-court settlement has been made in a lawsuit between former Town Manager Mark Pearson and the town, but details are not being disclosed. Pearson sued the town in April of 2013, following his termination from the job. Pearson’s lawyer, John Richardson, said in the lawsuit the town breached the employment […]