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PublishedJuly 26, 2013
Scarborough councilor wants dogs leashed on beach
Ronald Ahlquist says tighter rules would protect endangered birds, one of which was killed by an unleashed dog last week.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2013
Unlike English royalty, parents in Maine prefer trendy names
From 2001 to 2012, only 14 boys in Maine were named George – and all of them were in 2010.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2013
Rail cars parked on siding leave some Mainers uneasy
The practice is common in South Portland, Scarborough and Yarmouth, but officials say it’s safe and response crews are well-trained.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2013
Maine ranks near top in lighthearted honesty test
In an unscientific experiment by Honest Tea, 99 percent of people (including tourists) who used an honor-system kiosk in Kennebunk paid the dollar if they took a bottle of tea.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2013
Police say Waterboro man shot neighbors’ dog
No summons has yet been issued in the case under investigation by the York County Sheriff’s Office.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2013
Dog’s owner steps forward in killing of protected Maine bird
A game warden says he is working with authorities to decide what, if any, charges should be brought in the attack at Pine Point Beach.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2013
Residents, visitors support Portland panhandling ban
The ACLU is considering legal action against Portland for infringing on First Amendment rights.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2013
Tea company tries honesty experiment in Kennebunk
Honest Tea sets up an honor system stand and monitors people’s actions.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2013
Cape Elizabeth may open Fort Williams to art vendors
Up to eight vendors could operate daily under rules amended this week and up for adoption in August.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2013
In Portland, public-space smokers pay a price
Violators get ticketed, a court date and a possible fine under a city ordinance that seeks to clear the air.