Proposed “people’s vetoes” of several measures adopted by the Maine Legislature this year are generating more uncertainty than usual after the secretary of state reinterpreted the law governing referendum questions and told petitioners they would go on the ballot in March instead of June, as he had originally said. The initiatives include efforts to overturn laws […]
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Simple solution for fixing Congress
Editor, Regarding Gordon Weil’s column on Saturday, Aug. 10 about reforming Congress to recover its lost powers, Mr. Weil, the solution is obvious. “Term limits” for Congress. Rufus T. Firefly Biddeford
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US government weakens application of Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration moved on Monday to weaken how it applies the 45-year-old Endangered Species Act, ordering changes that critics said will speed the loss of animals and plants at a time of record global extinctions . The action, which expands the administration’s rewrite of U.S. environmental laws, is the latest that targets protections, […]
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‘Chalk the ‘Port 2019’ brings creativity to Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT — It’s going to be a family celebration of art and fun when Kennebunkport Parks and Recreation kicks off it’s third annual “Chalk the ‘Port” event on Friday, Sept. 13 as featured artists create a color canvas of chalk masterpieces. The community celebration continues on Saturday, Sept. 14 with a host of activities geared toward all […]
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Acadian balladeer to perform In Biddeford on Thursday
BIDDEFORD — In honor of National Acadian Day, primarily celebrated in Canada, Biddeford will play host to Robert Sylvain at the Meetinghouse this Thursday, Aug. 15 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Sylvain will present a mélange of poignant laments and serenades along with uproarious broadsides and epics from his Mémère Thibodeau’s cherished notebook of old […]
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Sanford student on chancellor’s list at UMass Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — A student from Sanford has been named to the UMass Dartmouth Spring 2019 Chancellor’s List. Students named to the Chancellor’s List in recognition of earning a semester grade point average of 3.8 or higher of a possible 4.0. Achieving this academic distinction was Marianly Gil of Sanford. UMass Dartmouth is a Tier 1 […]
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Santana’s walk-off sends Indians over Red Sox
CLEVELAND — The comeback’s complete. Four months later, the Indians are again atop the AL Central. Carlos Santana homered leading off the ninth inning as Cleveland continued its stunning climb with a 6-5 win over the fast-fading Boston Red Sox on Monday night, moving the Indians into sole possession of first place for the first […]
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Mainers 2B DeMartino earns spot on NECBL First-Team
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) unveiled the members of the 2019 All-NECBL First and Second Teams on Monday and a familiar name appeared on the list. Sanford Mainers second baseman Drew DeMartino earned first-team honors after finishing the season with a .319 batting average in 160 at-bats. The right-handed […]
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Patriots’ Wynn nears game action
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Isaiah Wynn’s long road back from injury has reached its biggest milestone to date. The 23rd overall pick in the 2018 draft, the offensive tackle had his rookie season abruptly cut short during a preseason game when he tore an Achilles tendon. Nearly a year of rehab later, on Monday he participated […]
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