BOSTON — Boston said goodbye to the man called “the ultimate Bruin.” The hockey club observed “a moment of celebration and applause” for Milt Schmidt before its game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, a day after the former captain, coach and general manager died at the age of 98. The hall of famer […]
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Indians welcome slugger Encarnacion
CLEVELAND — With his family watching proudly, Edwin Encarnacion stood in front of his new locker inside Cleveland’s clubhouse, pulled on a fitted cap and slowly buttoned the front of his white No. 10 jersey. Once finished, he pointed to the “Indians” logo on his chest and flashed a huge smile as cameras clicked. It […]
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Convicted murderer loses bid for new trial
FARMINGTON (AP) — A Maine man convicted of murdering a Lewiston resident who told police about his role in a burglary several years ago has lost his bid for a new trial. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld the conviction of William True in the April 2013 slaying of 21-year-old Romeo Parent on Thursday. True […]
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State legislators to examine mining regulations
AUGUSTA (AP) – Maine legislators will decide once again whether to approve rules to jumpstart mining. Legislators passed a 2012 law calling for an overhaul of mining rules. But lawmakers have twice not approved rules proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection following concerns about cleanup costs and the strength of environmental regulations. GOP Gov. […]
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House minority shrinks as South Portland rep leaves Republicans
AUGUSTA (AP) – The Republican minority in the Maine House of Representatives is getting smaller because a lawmaker says he is leaving the party. Rep. Kevin Battle of South Portland says he is going to become an independent. He was recently elected to his second term. Rep. Stephen Wood, a Sabattus Republican, says he might […]
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Westbrook police wrap up anti-Muslim investigation
WESTBROOK (AP) — The Westbrook Police Department has closed its investigation into anti-Muslim threats discovered at an apartment complex in the southern Maine city last summer. Police launched a hate crime investigation after typewritten messages with the phrase “All Muslims are Terrorists should be Killed” began appearing at the Westbrook Pointe Apartments in August. After several months, […]
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Navy bestows highest honor on U.S. Sen. Angus King
BATH (AP) — The U.S. Navy says it has presented U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine with its highest civilian honor. The Navy presented King with the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award on Thursday in Washington, D.C. The award was established in 1951 and is the highest honor the Navy can bestow on civilians who […]
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Pesticide board ends probe into rat poison found on beach
OGUNQUIT (AP) — A state agency’s investigation into the discovery of rat poison on a beach in Maine is now complete. Rat poison was found on a public beach in Ogunquit last summer and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control has announced that their investigation into the discovery is done. Results of the investigation have […]
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Parsonsfield engages new snowplow contractor
PARSONSFIELD — This community’s road plowing and sanding troubles that surfaced after a 25 inch snowstorm a week ago are nearing an end. Selectmen on Thursday said they have a temporary agreement with Mudgett Earthworks currently in place and will sign a contract on Tuesday with owner Joshua Mudgett to take up the contract for […]
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Federal court dismisses county complaint
PORTLAND — A federal lawsuit filed by a York County Jail inmate against the York County Sheriff’s Office alleging a corrections officer read his mail and that his mail was delivered late has been dismissed by the court. Anthony Logan, 31, was an inmate at York County Jail when he filed the federal complaint in […]