Sandlin, who pitched a seven-inning complete game in his only start, is the league’s Pitcher of the Week.
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Lisbon residents decry 11% town budget hike: ‘We can’t afford this’
Townspeople spoke for nearly an hour last week about their dissatisfaction with the proposal, which is made worse by an error by town officials last year.
Gov. Mills signs law designating Jan. 6 as ‘day to remember’
The new law will require the governor to sign a proclamation each year honoring the resilience of democracy during the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
David Ortiz backs Rafael Devers in controversy over position
Ortiz, a Hall of Fame DH with the Red Sox, says Devers should get to decide if he plays first base or not.
Homeland Security takes down list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ that included 3 Maine communities
Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
Youth Playwriting Festival brings Maine kids’ ideas to life onstage
Eight children got to see their original plays — which explored everything from occupational therapy to a unicorn sleepover party — performed at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
New law lets Maine prescribers keep their names off abortion pill labels
The bill allows health care providers to not have their name on prescribing labels over concerns about threats and harassment for prescribing abortion medication.
Are any Tom’s of Maine products still made in Maine? | Fact brief
The Kennebunk-based toothpaste, body care products and deodorant manufacturer was founded in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell.
Walking the spring woods in Brunswick with friends (and with Robert Frost)
On May 29, I got the gift of walking proposed parts of Brunswick’s Perimeter Trail with Parks and Facilities manager and town forester Dennis Wilson and with representatives from the Lands Committee of the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (note: I am also a member of that committee). On a morning when “more showers” were predicted, we […]
Gorham Notes: High school commencement features a ceremony and parade
A day to remember Gorham High School seniors, 180 strong, will graduate in a formal commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, outside on the stadium field at the school. The high school is located at 41 Morrill Ave. In a press release, Principal Brian Jandreau said the ceremony will precede a parade […]