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‘Mockingbird’ chosen as America’s best-loved novel in vote

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a coming-of-age story about racism and injustice, overpowered wizards and time travelers to be voted America’s best-loved novel by readers nationwide. The 1960 book by Harper Lee emerged as No. 1 in PBS’ “The Great American Read” survey, whose results were announced Tuesday on the show’s finale. […]

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Yarmouth police warn of possible scam involving absentee ballots

Yarmouth police on Tuesday warned residents about a possible scam involving absentee ballots. Several residents have contacted the police department and said they have been approached by people canvassing neighborhoods asking them to fill out forms to receive an absentee ballot. “Please be aware that the town is not going door to door asking people […]

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Domestic violence charge dropped after concert promoter meets plea agreement

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office dismissed a domestic violence assault charge against a prominent concert promoter Monday after he satisfied the terms of a plea agreement reached one year ago. Waterfront Concerts promoter Alex Gray appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court and Justice Andrew Horton agreed to withdraw Gray’s guilty plea and dismissed the misdemeanor […]

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Community Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 2

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 10/26 Empty Bowl Meal Benefit, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Pius Parish Hall, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland, $10 includes bowl, proceeds donated by Altrusa to Project Feed at Woodfords Church. Saturday 10/27 Craft Fair to Benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus, 100 Campus Drive off Route […]