SACO — The city of Saco is not usually associated with monsters, but it that’s all going to change soon. Southern Maine Motors on U.S. Route 1 in Saco is going to host a Monster Truck Appearance and Car Crush Demonstration on Friday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 18. The Rammunition Monster Truck will be on […]
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Explosion report leads deputies to alleged Limington meth lab
LIMINGTON — Reports of an explosion led York County Sheriff’s Office deputies to a South Road home on Tuesday. A day later, they charged the homeowner with maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Sarah Goodwin, 38, surrendered to authorities at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, said York County Sheriff William L. King Jr. She is held at York […]
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Independents uneasy about taking cash, even from indie group
AUGUSTA — Hoping to capitalize on voter frustration over growing polarization in politics, a group fueled partly by so-called “dark money” plans to spend $3 million this year to elect independents. But some free-spirited lawmakers are declining their help. Unite America, formerly known as the Centrist Project, is endorsing and providing polling for independent gubernatorial […]
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Pence outlines US Space Force plan for ‘next battlefield’
WASHINGTON — Pointing to growing threats and competition from Russia and China, the White House on Thursday announced ambitious plans to create the U.S. Space Force as a sixth, separate military warfighting service by 2020.The proposal taps into the American public’s long fascination with space but with a military focus, and it faces daunting hurdles. […]
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Woodland feels at home in Missouri, leads PGA with 64
ST. LOUIS — Kansas-bred Gary Woodland felt right at home in enemy territory and delivered his best performance in a major Thursday at the PGA Championship. Woodland used his power to birdie the two par 5s on the soft turf of Bellerive, and he relied on a new grip and new confidence in his putter […]
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Mainers can go to most state parks, historic sites free until Labor Day
Gov. Paul LePage has signed a financial order that grants Maine residents free day use of most state parks and historic sites beginning Saturday, Aug. 11 and running through Labor Day. The governor, in an announcement Thursday, said he took the action to recognize public support for Maine State Parks, which have collectively seen record […]
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New Hampshire offers booze discounts for out-of-state shoppers
New Hampshire is trying to get people from neighboring states to liquor stores across the border to stock up for summer parties. From now until Labor Day weekend, out-of-state residents can get discount coupons for purchases at New Hampshire Liquor and Wine outlets across the state. The “No Taxation on our Libations!” promotion gives residents […]
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Commentary: NCAA needs real reform, not quick repair job
The latest move by the NCAA to give athletes a few more rights highlights shows at least one thing about the people in charge of the cartel that runs college sports. They can move quickly when their golden goose is threatened. That became clear this week when the NCAA adopted new rules hurriedly put forward […]
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Court upholds conviction of Portland landlord in fatal fire
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has rejected an appeal of the conviction of a Portland landlord who owned a building where six people died in a 2014 fire. Gregory Nisbet was acquitted in 2016 on six counts of manslaughter, but found guilty of a misdemeanor violation of the fire codes because third-floor bedrooms at the Noyes […]
