SACO — The city’s Economic Development Commission would like two local economic development organizations to lead a proposed business start-up competition. The commission at its Monday meeting discussed Start-Up Saco! which was proposed by Mayor Don Pilon. Pilon said he sees the idea as a segue from Bridge: 2025, a recent effort to create a […]
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Ex-guards sentenced for Iraq shootings plan appeal
WASHINGTON — Defense lawyers are vowing to appeal the convictions of four former Blackwater security guards after a federal judge handed down lengthy prison terms for their roles in a 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq. Attorneys identified several issues Monday as likely forming the basis of an appeal, including vindictive prosecution and whether […]
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Front-runners and long shots
I could’ve been a contender,” is one of Hollywood’s most famous lines, said by Marlon Brando, playing a boxer in “On the Waterfront.” But hardly anyone in either major political party is quoting Brando. Sixteen people are either running, preparing to run or mentioned seriously as candidates for president of the United States in 2016. […]
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St. Thomas Academic fair set for tomorrow
SANFORD ”“ For weeks now, students in grades 3-6 at St. Thomas School have been looking forward to the culmination of their hard work. On Wednesday, April 15, organizers say the excitement will reach a fever pitch when the St. Thomas Academic Fair takes place. Early in the day, students will give oral presentations explaining their […]
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Betts, Ortiz homer as Sox win home opener
BOSTON — Mookie Betts took away a two-run homer with a leaping catch. He stole two bases on the same pitch. Then he hit a three-run homer. All in the first two innings. Boston’s athletic, young leadoff hitter and center fielder thrilled the capacity crowd ”“ and his teammates ”“ at the home opener and […]
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Ogunquit will get round-trip NYC bus service
OGUNQUIT — A new bus service will bring passengers between New York City and Ogunquit starting May 22 of this year. The round-trip service will depart both New York and Ogunquit once a day through Labor Day, and features amenities such as Wi-Fi, a self-service galley, and movies during the trip. A round-trip ticket will […]
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‘CSI: Mayberry,’ maybe
With shows set in Las Vegas, Miami and New York, how long can it be before there’s a “CSI: Phoenix” and a “CSI: Indianapolis”? “NCIS” has shows based in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New Orleans. After they run through Chicago, Philadelphia and Houston, they’re going to have to start turning to smaller cities. Maybe […]
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Clinton starts Iowa campaign with small-town meetings
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The big rallies and massive fundraising blitzes can wait for now. Fresh from a two-day road trip, Hillary Rodham Clinton is making her 2016 campaign debut in Iowa at a small-town gathering reminiscent of her Senate “listening tour.” Clinton was touring a community college and holding a roundtable discussion with students […]
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Responding to letter
In response to a letter “Maine is called No. 1 welfare state in the country” in the readers forum on April 10, and submitted by Lorraine Paquin, of Springville, it appears that rather than fact checking her statements, Ms. Paquin spends too much time listening to and believing Paul LePage. I would encourage Ms. Paquin […]
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County to state: Pay up
ALFRED — The county of York ”“ or more precisely its insurer, although the county is listed as plaintiff ”“ is suing the Maine Department of Corrections because the department hasn’t paid repair bills after a fire damaged a building the county owns and leases to the state. The fire took place two years ago […]