This Thursday, the Boston Red Sox will host the Kansas City Royals, for at least one inning and possibly more, of the continuation of their game on Aug. 7 that was interrupted by rain at the end of nine innings with the score tied at 4-4. Should one of the teams score in the 10th […]
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Israel bars US congresswomen – with a nudge from Trump
JERUSALEM (AP) — With a push from President Donald Trump, Israel on Thursday barred two Muslim-American congresswomen from entering the country for a visit, an extraordinary step bringing the longtime U.S. ally into Trump’s domestic fight against political rivals at home. The U.S. president is essentially relying on Israel to retaliate against two freshman lawmakers, […]
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Saco toddler wins $20,000 scholarship
SACO — Eighteen-month-old Newcomb Stevens IV of Saco is not old enough to know the value of a dollar or what college he wants to attend, but financial planning for his higher education just got a little easier. The toddler was recently awarded a $20,000 scholarship through the Finance Authority of Maine, in a sweepstakes […]
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Community Bicycle Center receives $5,000 grant
BIDDEFORD — A youth development organization that strives to inspire local children to overcome obstacles has received some welcome support and a generous donation. Earlier this week, representatives of Biddeford’s Community Bicycle Center announced the facility is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Frances Hollis Brain Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation […]
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Cape Porpoise Harbor dredging scheduled to start in November
KENNEBUNKPORT — Congress has authorized dredging for portions of the Cape Porpoise Harbor as part of a federal navigation project in Kennebunkport with work there to be performed starting in November. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, a private contractor will employ a mechanical dredge and scows to remove material from […]
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Kennebunkport trust has plans for affordable homes
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust is looking to build at least 25 affordable homes for potential year-round Kennebunkport residents by 2025. Board members Sue Ellen Stavrand and Jim Fitzgerald said that while the trust is still awaiting its final approval to become a nonprofit, they are open to taking public donations, whether that […]
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Beach Olympics, Breakaway 5K to return to Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Beach Olympics is returning to Old Orchard Beach this weekend, bringing fun, games and entertainment while raising money for Special Olympics Maine. The Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce’s 36th annual Beach Olympics kicks off tonight with opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. at Town Square, followed by music with local […]
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Byron York: Why is the presidential field so old?
Here are the ages that the top presidential candidates will be on Inauguration Day, 2021: Bernie Sanders, 79; Joe Biden, 78; Donald Trump, 74; and Elizabeth Warren, 71. If Sanders were elected and served two terms, he would be in office until age 87. If Biden did the same, he would serve until 86. If […]
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Lewiston chicken owners confused about ordinance
LEWISTON — All the man wanted to do was build himself a coop, get some chickens and start enjoying the fresh eggs. He went to City Hall to ask about permits. He checked the city webpage to look over the local ordinance pertaining to chickens. Everything looked good, so he went out and spent $1,000 […]
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