Fewer houses sold in York County in the period from March to May this year over the same period last year. But at least half of them sold for more money, according to the Maine Association of Realtors, or MAR, which regularly reports on statewide sales of existing homes. According to MAR, 584 homes in […]
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Greece: We had no choice but to propose ‘harsh’ reforms
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s economic reforms plan includes “harsh” measures the government would not have proposed had it had a choice, a spokesman said Tuesday. The country this week offered a series of measures, including multiple tax increases, to persuade its creditors to release bailout funds and keep the country from defaulting on its debts […]
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Editorial Roundup
The Concord Monitor (N.H), June 18: Donald Trump has finally done it. After years of teasing presidential runs, the Donald has announced that he is an official candidate for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination in 2016. With the primary field crowded with an abundance of qualified candidates, some might wonder if Trump is a crucial […]
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Aid for asylum seekers OK’d by House
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill fiercely opposed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage that would allow the roughly 1,000 people seeking asylum in the state to continue receiving municipal welfare benefits. But the measure doesn’t appear to have enough support in the chamber to overturn an all-but-certain veto from […]
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Fulmer outing puts Vandy on brink of another national title
OMAHA, Neb. — Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin doesn’t get into ranking the performances of his ace Carson Fulmer. Rest assured, most of them are pretty good. Fulmer was sensational again Monday night while limiting Virginia to two hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings in the Commodores’ 5-1 victory in the opener of the College World […]
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Lyman Republicans are on hiatus
The Lyman Republican Committee will be on hiatus until Sept. 8. Anyone who needs more information can email [email protected] or call 499-238.
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Arts Calendar: June 24 to July 7
Greater Portland Books/Authors Saturday 6/27 “New Growth: Portraits of Six Maine Organic Farms,” reading by author Peter Felsenthal, 2 p.m., free, Letterpress Books, Northgate Plaza, 91 Auburn St., Portland, 747-4232, letterpress-books.com. Wednesday 7/1 “The Half Brother,” Brown Bag Lecture with author Holly LeCraw, noon, free, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, portlandlibrary.com. Monday 7/6 […]
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Portland Meetings: June 24-30
Wed. 6/24 8 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St. Wed. 6/24 5:30 p.m. City Council (Special Meeting) CH Wed. 6/24 5:30 p.m. Historic Preservation Board CH Wed. 6/24 6 p.m. Open Space Vision Committee/Stakeholders CH Thur. 6/25 6 p.m. Finance Committee CH Thur. 6/25 6 p.m. Sidewalk/Snow Clearing (Public Workshop) CH Fri. 6/26 […]
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Portland Police Beat: June 24
Arrests 6/12 at 2 p.m. Athina Goldthwait, 33, no address listed, was arrested on Portland Street by Officer Daniel Knight on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 6/12 at 5 p.m. Katelyn MacDonald, 22, no address listed, was arrested on Forest Avenue by Officer Kathryn Phelan on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 6/12 at […]
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Community Calendar: June 24 to July 7
Greater Portland Benefits Thursday 6/25 GORP, party to support Portland Trails, 5:30-8 p.m., Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland, $45, trails.org. Bulletin Board Cape Elizabeth Strawberry Festival, sponsored by Cape Elizabeth Farm Alliance, including food, music and family activities, Friday, June 26, 6-10 p.m., Shady Oak Farm, Fowler Road, and Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m. to […]