Gorham targeted in scam The town of Gorham is aware of an email scam incident involving the Planning Board agenda process. “Applicants on the Gorham Planning Board agenda recently received a scam email requesting wire transfer payment of additional fees for their projects,” the town wrote in an online announcement. “Town IT staff confirmed that […]
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Can you put a new registration sticker on an old Maine chickadee license plate? | Fact brief
Maine’s state bird had been featured on standard license plates since 1999 but is being phased out this year in favor of a pine tree design.
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Posted inSports
Cooper Flagg’s NBA Summer League run is likely over
Maine native’s first and likely only Summer League is shut down by the Dallas Mavericks after 2 games.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ is a stirring profile of a groundbreaking actress
The film testifies to the honor and difficulty of being first.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
On ‘Swag,’ Justin Bieber leans into the skid
On his surprise release, pop superstar Justin Bieber obscures a solid Ra&B album by getting distracted by the trappings of fame.
Posted inOutdoors, Times Record
Excitement abounds on the Dead River Throwback Cruise
The Dead River near West Forks always offers a thrilling whitewater adventure. When relatively inexperienced paddlers take on the turbulent river navigating old-style boats, added excitement is guaranteed. That’s precisely what the Dead River Throwback Cruise recently delivered. A celebration of old-time boats and gear, the Throwback Cruise has become an annual tradition for my […]
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Portland police say ‘suspicious package’ downtown is not hazardous
The department responded to Congress and State streets to investigate the box Monday morning.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Gray-New Gloucester revised school budget reduced by $379K
The budget reduces the spending increase from 5.93% to 4.79%, after the initial budget was rejected in June.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, July 19, seating at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, and homemade dessert with coffee and punch. Takeout available by calling 838-1832 by 5 p.m. Friday, […]
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With York County budget ratified, towns will receive tax bills soon | County Report
Kennebunkport will be billed $1.8 million, up $309,583 from a year ago while Biddeford checks in at $1.8 million, up $113,807.