Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the U.S. Studies have shown that banning menthol cigarettes results in a quarter of menthol smokers giving up smoking. That would improve the health of thousands of young Mainers and reduce health care costs and increase longevity. Although the number of people who smoke cigarettes […]
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Northern Meetings: April 25-May 2
Chebeague Island Thu. 4/25 6 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing Town Hall Fri. 4/26 6 p.m. Transfer Station Workshop Town Hall Sat. 4/27 9 a.m. Finance Committee Presentation Town Hall Wed. 5/1 6 p.m. Select Board Town Hall Cumberland Thu. 4/25 6 p.m. Neighborhood Meeting Town Hall Mon. 4/29 5 p.m. Budget Workshop Town Hall […]
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Portland Meetings: April 24-May 1
Wed. 4/24 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Wed. 4/24 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Wed. 4/24 6:15 p.m. Peaks Island Committee Island Community Center Thu. 4/25 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Thu. 4/25 6 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom Fri. 4/26 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Mon. 4/29 5:30 p.m. Housing/Economic Dev. Zoom Tue. 4/30 […]
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Mainewhile: Cheers for the tax credits for Hadlock Field overhaul
In this life, there are certain sure signs of spring we all look for. The days growing longer, buds on the trees, robins in profusion – and opening day at Hadlock Field. This year, opening day was delayed by that massive April snowstorm we had. So fitting. But the snow was short-lived, spring reasserted itself […]
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Photography exhibit offers perspectives ‘Along the Coast’
The Cove Street Arts exhibition features photographers all connected to Maine showcasing the coast.
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Greely singer/songwriter, Yarmouth musician team up for benefit concert
Charlie Moore and Nick Prato will perform Friday in a concert to benefit Greely High School’s music department.
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Falmouth Kitchen Tour promises ‘unique’ showcase of recent renovations
Seven recently renovated kitchens will be featured on the May 11 tour.
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Cape earns statement win over Yarmouth in regional final rematch
Capers get a measure of revenge thanks to patient, timely hitting and strong pitching in a 7-2 victory.
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Cambodian festival to ring in Khmer New Year
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook.
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Greely girls survive Freeport’s rally in OT thriller
Rangers get five goals, including the winner, from senior Eva Williams and prevail, 8-7.