Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, which operates four health care clinics in Maine, including one in Portland, announced Wednesday that it will stop accepting federal dollars rather than submit to the terms of Trump administration rules that bar Planned Parenthood from making abortion referrals. At stake is $400,000 in annual family planning funds provided […]
2019
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Cross country: Marston hired as new Thornton Academy head coach
SACO — When the position of cross country head coach opened at Thornton Academy, Eric Marston seized the opportunity like a determined runner at the end of a race. The school announced via Twitter this week that Marston, who currently serves as the girls’ varsity basketball head coach, has been hired as the Golden Trojans’ […]
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USA Football pilots program to attract more young players
USA Football is piloting the game’s first long-term development program in the hopes of growing the game and catching up to other sports around the world. The sport’s governing body launched its Football Development Model on Thursday, announcing six youth leagues will team up with USA Football in the hopes of attracting more young players […]
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At Trump’s urging, Israel denies entry to 2 congresswomen ahead of planned visit
U.S. officials say the extraordinary intervention is part of his strategy to sow divisions within the Democratic Party by shining a spotlight on its most liberal members.
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Gary Anderson: Another corridor of discontent
To allow more sunlight in thawing winter road surfaces. To remove trees that could be a fatal obstruction if hit by a vehicle. To minimize animal habitat immediate to the roadway. To reduce the possibility of large limbs or entire trees falling onto traffic. That’s the official explanation behind the devastating destruction of what were […]
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Talk on first contact between indigenous people, Europeans in Bath Aug. 22
Maine’s First Ship hosts Ken Hamilton for an evening of discussion of the earliest European and indigenous people interactions, from 16th century Jacques Cartier and Basque fishermen to early 17th century French and English explorers. “Close Encounters of the First Kind,” on Aug. 22, examines these early interactions, mostly of a nautical nature, not only in Maine, but regionally […]
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Tom Purcell: More Like anti-social media
“I can’t take it anymore! My social media friends are driving me batty!” “Ah, yes, you speak of a recent Pew Research Center survey that found ‘46% of adult social media users say they feel ‘worn out by political posts and discussions they see on social media’ – a share that ‘has risen 9 percentage points since the summer […]
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Learn to pickle vegetables at Bath event
On Saturday, Aug. 24 beginning at 11 a.m., Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Becky Kolak will be showcasing a simple recipe to make a brine to pickle a variety of vegetables. Participants are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the garden following the program. This program is geared toward all ages. There is a $5 […]
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Pet of the Week: Meet Shasha
This lovable pup is Shasha, up for adoption at Midcoast Humane in Brunswick. Shasha is a member of Midcoast Humane’s No Paw Left Behind initiative, which means she is a long-term resident. In fact, she has been waiting to go to her forever home since Jan. 20, 2018. She’s 9 years old and at her core, is a very affectionate couch potato. She loves her […]
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Revaluation shows property values increasing in Bath
BATH — The first citywide property revaluation of Bath since 2005 showed property values have increased 14%, which might mean reduced property taxes for some residents. “A larger city-wide valuation will help lower the tax rate, which means some properties with increased valuations could see an overall reduction in their tax bill,” said Bath Tax Assessor Brenda Cummings. Municipalities […]