Clippers down Penobscot, 3-1, to advance to state game again.
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Falmouth takes first step toward a workforce housing project
The Falmouth Town Council votes to solicit proposals for a development on Marshall Drive.
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Wildlife biologist seeks input on whether there’s too many deer on Cousins Island
Some residents are concerned they’re seeing more deer than usual, and a listening session next week will help a state wildlife biologist determine if there is a problem and its extent.
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Donations pour in for scholarship to honor Yarmouth tennis coach
Longtime coach and teacher Bill Shardlow “would be very honored,” says his twin brother Wilbur Shardlow.
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Southern: Local hoops teams primed for tournament run
Scarborough, South Portland top contenders in Class AA South.
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Forum: Too many unanswered questions about Drowne Road project
I served on the town of Cumberland’s Affordable Housing Task Force and support new approaches encouraging the development of affordable housing in town. Unfortunately, I can’t support the proposed 107-unit Drowne Road affordable housing project in its current form. This project has been rushed through by the Town Council without real scrutiny or negotiation, too […]
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Book Fairy early literacy project spreading its wings
Pam Leo’s 5-year-old nonprofit is getting books into the hands of children and their parents around Greater Portland.
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Boys and Girls Club members find representation in Black History Month art contest
The public is encouraged to vote in the online contest, which gives club members the opportunity to explore and set career goals for their own futures.
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Mainewhile: Pioneering Black meteorologists carved out space for inclusion
I know that it has long been an axiom to say “If you don’t like the weather in New England, wait a minute,” but come on. This winter has been surreal. Even the “normal” days have been weird. There was a day last week that had literally just about everything you could imagine: fog, clouds, […]
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Through My Lens: Wishing U.S. football had soccer’s universal appeal
Many exciting sports events were happening all around the world last weekend. These included the Super Bowl, the African Cup Finals and the Asian Cup Finals. For me, the experience was particularly memorable as I found myself seated on the couch beside a longtime Mainer who eagerly explained American football rules to me whenever I […]