Eric Hall ready for the challenge of a new position, new school year.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, 3rd-largest ever
A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the single winning ticket.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
State raises alarm about discovery of fast-growing invasive vine
The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry says mile-a-minute weed is a ‘horticultural hitchhiker’ that often spreads in the root balls or pots of plants sold commercially.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Annual Bug Light Park Car Show scheduled for Sept. 6
The Bug Light Car Show in South Portland will take place Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to sunset. The annual show draws over 250 unusual and antique vehicles to Bug Light Park. Music and food trucks will also be part of the festivities. For more information, go to southportland.org.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough library plans retirement party for Crowell
Scarborough Public Library is planning a retirement party for 45-year Director Nancy Crowell and has also launched Nancy’s Generator Fund in her honor. The party will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the library and include a buffet catered by Black Betty’s Bistro, live music and tributes. Tickets are $50 […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Back-to-school supply drive in Scarborough
Project GRACE is collecting new school supplies for children in need this month as the new school year approaches. A Back to School Packs & Supplies Drive will be held at Scarborough Public Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. Donations also can be dropped off anytime inside the library before the […]
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NFL notebook: Rivera clarifies statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy’s style
Coach Ron Rivera, who hired Eric Bieniemy fresh off the longtime assistant winning a second Super Bowl with Kansas City, said it was his intent to explain that coaches have different ways of doing things.
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Sports Digest: Sea Dogs again lose to Hartford in 10 innings
The Yard Goats beat Portland in extra innings for the second night in a row, 5-3.
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MLB roundup: Phillies’ Lorenzen no-hits Nationals
Michael Lorenzen, a trade deadline acquisition, throws the fourth no-hitter in the majors this season.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden pitches his efforts on clean energy, infrastructure as key to reviving manufacturing jobs
The claim that the administration has bolstered U.S. manufacturing is backed by a rise in construction spending on new factories, but factory hiring has begun to slow in recent months.