SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — The improper disposal of smoking materials is being blamed on a fire at a South Portland apartment building. The two-alarm fire broke out in the four-unit building on Grandview Avenue just after 10 p.m. Sunday. Lt. Robb Couture said in a statement that three of the four units were occupied and […]
2015
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NOAA urges boaters to watch for whales
PORTLAND (AP) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is reminding recreational boaters to slow down for right whales or face substantial penalties. The agency says it charged four large yachts with violations for traveling at speeds greater than 10 knots in right whale management areas last year. Penalties for the violations ranged from $ […]
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CG warns of impact of fake distress calls
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Coast Guard officials are warning the public of the consequences of making hoax distress calls in the wake of a Maine man pleading guilty to the offense. Coast Guard officials say they respond to an average of 12 distress calls on a typical summer day in northern New England. They say […]
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2 charged in armed robbery of homes
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine police have charged 2 men with armed robbery after what they say was a drugrelated robbery in Augusta. Augusta police say they have charged Tyler Wayne Robinson and Samuel Smith in connection with a robbery at a Laurel Street home Friday night. WCSH6 reports that both men are charged with robbery. […]
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A thank you from HCNS
The Harpswell Community Nursery School’s 5K fundraiser held at scenic Mitchell Field in Harpswell on Saturday, April 11, was a wonderful day of community building. Over 50 runners and walkers participated in the 5K, while dozens of children ran in the 1/3-mile Kids’ Fun Run. A significant portion of the funds raised will support tuition […]
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Acidity, carbon dioxide link not good science
This afternoon I read (at least) the third recent opinion in the Times Record regarding the increase in the acidity of the Gulf of Maine and its connection to global warming. All three articles insinuate a relationship between global warming, carbon dioxide levels, and rising acid levels (lower pH) in the gulf. The three articles […]
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Democrats’ Tax Plan Far from Equitable
Three months after Gov. Paul LePage rolled out his tax plan, legislative Democrats finally presented theirs last week. That’s the good news. The bad news is that there’s no distinctive theme or principles in the plan — nothing to distinguish it from the Republican philosophy, which on taxes is far better known. Yes, the Democrats […]
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Legislators — Are They Listening?
Went to Augusta five days last week for lots of public hearings, workshops, lobbying and more. It’s hard to tell if our legislators are listening to their constituents. There’s really not a lot of activity voting on bills and very few roll call votes. Something I’ve noticed from my observing and listening is that many […]
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CALENDAR
TUE/21 MISCELLANEOUS ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION HEALTH TALK, 1p.m. Orr’s Island Library. Knowing the 10 signs and how early detection matters. PJ STORY TIME FOR FAMILIES, 6p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Join CHL for stories, activities and snacks in your PJs. April’s themes are food and poetry. GET CRAFTY AT THE LIBRARY, 3-5p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Choose from […]