The Yarmouth Community Alliance for Racial Equity reached out to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to rename the waterfall to its earliest name, Pumgustuck. The name will soon appear on federal maps.
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Yarmouth Scout restores WWII fort on Peaks Island
The project on Battery Steele was organized by Scout Malcolm Nelson for his Eagle Scout project.
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Preble Street to assume operations of Hope House Emergency Shelter in Bangor
The Portland-based nonprofit will take over running the low-barrier shelter in February 2025 as Penobscot Community Health Center can no longer afford it. It is the only privately operated low-barrier shelter in Maine north of Waterville.
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Children collaborate on ‘Portrait of Community’ mural
Multimedia artist Lisa DiFranza facilitated the mural through an artist residency at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine that focused on the theme of belonging.
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Greely manhandles Mt. Ararat to win first Gold Ball
Rangers make huge plays on offense and defense en route to a 58-20 victory in eight-man large school final.
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Portland Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart
David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.
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Freeport standout to play D1 lacrosse
Mia Levesque will attend and play for the University of New Hampshire.
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Portland dominates Bangor to return to state game
Bulldogs score six touchdowns in middle quarters to prevail, 54-14.
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PHS standouts make Division I commitments
Star runner Samantha Moore is off to U. Conn; Top soccer player Anneliese Collin to play at U. Mass-Lowell.
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Deering soccer star to play at Boston College
Elsa Freeman will compete at Division I level next year.