The shooting in a Walmart parking lot Saturday in Auburn was the result of a petty dispute that began months ago, the girlfriend of the victim said Wednesday. Police have declined to describe the connection between Gage Dalphonse, 21, who was charged Wednesday with murdering Jean Fournier, 41. But Jean Fournier’s girlfriend, Tara Nguyen, 38, […]
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Fed up with jetport noise, residents ask FAA to change flight paths
South Portland residents tired of airliners flying over their homes are pushing the Federal Aviation Administration to improve landing routes into the Portland International Jetport. Last year, the jetport logged more than 1,400 noise complaints – three times as many as in 2016 – mainly from residents of South Portland’s residential neighborhoods of Willard Beach […]
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David Shribman: Energetic O’Rourke must move fast or be left behind
MEREDITH, N.H. — Someone needs to whisper this into Beto O’Rourke’s ear before the next Democratic debate: “Step up or step away.” The twin debates in Detroit were a vital moment for all 20 candidates who have qualified for the televised events; and the last proving ground before the party, through more stringent debate standards for […]
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Fox’s Tomi Lahren apologizes for tweet on Kamala Harris
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News personality Tomi Lahren is apologizing for an offensive tweet directed at Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Lahren hosts a show on the digital Fox Nation site and is a contributor to the TV network. She wrote on Wednesday about the California senator: “Kamala did you fight for ideals or […]
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New federal program could help youths aging out of foster care in Maine
A new federal program targeting young people who age out of the foster care system could provide housing vouchers to as many as 25 youths in Greater Portland. U.S. Housing and Urban Development regional administrator David Tille will be in Portland on Friday to give more details about the initiative that was announced last week […]
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Hypocrisy is in the eye of the beholder
Editor, In his letter published Aug. 1, Mr. Aberletain characterized President Trump’s counter-attacks on five members of Congress as “racist’ and as saying “some very bad and horrible things about the cities of Baltimore and San Francisco.” There is nothing racist about criticizing the deplorable behavior of five members of Congress. Their race is irrelevant. […]
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Sanford, state collaborate on downtown planning initiative
SANFORD – A renewed local focus on municipal investment in Sanford’s downtown has created discussions within the walls of City Hall and also with a state partner that may result in infrastructure improvements by the mid-2020s. Conversations that started at a Maine Department of Transportation conference in December have resulted in the city entering into […]
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Elmere House Bed & Breakfast opens in Wells
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells Town Officials welcomed new business owners Michael Fowler and William Rich of Elmere House Bed & Breakfast at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Located at 525 Post Road, Route 1 in Wells, the Elmere House Bed & Breakfast is a historic antique farmhouse offering seven beautifully appointed […]
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‘Woodies in the Cove’ Car Show and Parade coming to Wells
WELLS — On Saturday, Aug. 10, The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit celebrates history with classic cars and vintage music and expand its popular summer fundraiser, “Woodies in the Cove,” to include The National Woodie Club. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m. when up to 100 examples of the […]
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Hollis man dies in Saco motorcycle crash
SACO — A Hollis man died in a motorcycle accident in Saco early Sunday morning. Saco police and fire departments were called to respond to a call of a single motorcycle crash at 2:55 a.m. on Sunday at 240 Buxton Road, said Deputy Police Chief Corey Huntress. Upon arrival, police found a red 2002 Harley […]
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