SOUTH PORTLAND — Road closings will be in effect Sunday morning, June 28, for the Color Run 5K Road Race. Approximately 6,000 runners have signed up for the race, which begins at Southern Maine Community College, winds through Willard Square, and ends at Bug Light Park. During the untimed run, participants are doused with different colors […]
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Paris joins 3 cities in race for 2024 Olympic Games
The bid is formally launched in a ceremony at the headquarters of the French Olympic Committee.
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North Yarmouth clerk makes sure veterans aren't forgotten
NORTH YARMOUTH — When it comes to procuring cemetery memorials for the town’s forgotten military veterans, Town Clerk Debbie Grover leaves no stone unturned. With Independence Day around the corner, she said, it’s a particularly good time to remember those who fought to secure and maintain this country’s freedom. “I have always had a soft […]
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Suspect in Glenburn dog kennel fight held on bail
Prosecutors say the Jesse Merritt, 25, stabbed another man in the face in a kennel area on the victim’s property.
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South Portland trumps TA, falls to Brunswick
The Riots and the Trojans seesawed their way through the first half of Wednesday’s A West Final before a trio of South Portland goals – by Andrew Whipple, Chris Mitchell and Lucas Michaud – pried the game wide open. The Riots eventually won 12-4, in the process earning themselves a chance to repeat as State […]
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North Yarmouth town manager gets 1-year contract extension
NORTH YARMOUTH — The Board of Selectmen narrowly approved extending Town Manager Rosemary Roy’s contract for another year. Selectmen voted 3-2 June 16 for the one-year contract extension. The panel voted 4-1 on May 12 to continue Roy’s employment. Selectmen Alex Carr, who voted in favor at that time, and Clark Whittier, who abstained because he […]
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Maine town votes today on creating new national park
Medway residents are considering whether to approve a park of about 75,000 acres east of Baxter State Park.
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Messalonskee edges Scarborough for Class A throne
Scarborough starting pitcher Lilly Volk gave up one hit – one lousy hit – against Messalonskee in Saturday afternoon’s Class A Softball Championship at Cony HighSchoo l in Augusta…but the Eagles bled that hit for all it was worth. Kristen Prelgovisk made the fateful contact, and boy did she make contact: Prelgovisk sent that ball […]
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Messalonskee edges Scarborough for Class A throne
Scarborough starting pitcher Lilly Volk gave up one hit – one lousy hit – against Messalonskee in Saturday afternoon’s Class A Softball Championship at Cony HighSchoo l in Augusta…but the Eagles bled that hit for all it was worth. Kristen Prelgovisk made the fateful contact, and boy did she make contact: Prelgovisk sent that ball […]
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Winthrop woman accused of embezzling thousands from church
Tricia L. Day was treasurer and office manager of Winthrop United Methodist Church.