Two hundred years ago this month, men of property and promise voted to separate from Massachusetts, paving the way for Maine to become a state in 1820. On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills toured the state via helicopter, launching a 15-month celebration of Maine’s 200th anniversary at kickoff events in Presque Isle, Bangor, Portland and Augusta. Vote on […]
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Unopened 1987 Nintendo video game could sell for $10,000
RENO, Nev. (AP) — An unopened copy of a 1987 cult-classic video game that a Nevada man found in the attic of his childhood home is expected to sell for up to $10,000 at an online auction. The boxed game cartridge of Nintendo’s “Kid Icarus” was still in the bag with the receipt for $38.45 […]
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Hypocrisy resides in the White House
Editor, It’s hard to ignore the vile, racist tweets being composed almost daily by the current occupant of the White House. But I choose to do so to save my sanity, or what’s left of it after the Blowhard-in-Chief continues to assault my intelligence every time he opens his mouth or expresses his opinions. May […]
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‘Artists By The Sea’ returns this weekend to Biddeford Pool
BIDDEFORD POOL — The Biddeford Pool Community Center on Yates Street in Biddeford Pool is proud to once again present, “Artists by the Sea”, a non-juried group show and sale featuring paintings, drawings, original prints, such as woodcuts, etchings, silkscreen, by members of the Biddeford Pool Community Center. This year the show is scheduled for […]
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Steampunk Fair returns to Kennebunk on Aug. 10
KENNEBUNK– The Southern Maine Steampunk Fair returns to Kennebunk’s Brick Store Museum on Saturday, Aug. 10. “The Steampunk Fair is the zaniest event of the year,” said Brick Store Museum director Cynthia Walker, who added that attendees are encouraged to come in costume, or purchase one there. “Not sure what “Steampunk” is? It’s the perfect […]
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Organizers finally cancel troubled Woodstock 50 festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Woodstock 50 is officially canceled. Organizers announced Wednesday that the troubled festival that hit a series of setbacks in the last four months won’t take place next month. The three-day festival was originally scheduled for Aug. 16-18, but holdups included permit denials and the loss of a financial partner and a […]
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Shoplifting theft, drug charges, more on Sanford Police Log
SANFORD – The following people were arrested or charged by Sanford Police from July 16 to July 28: • John E. Williams, III, 38, Standish, was issued a summons charging he displayed a fictitious vehicle certificate on High Street. • Tina M. Farinato, 41, Berwick, was issued a summons charging shoplifting theft on Main Street. […]
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Astros get Greinke in trade with Diamondbacks
NEW YORK — The Houston Astros acquired ace Zack Greinke on Wednesday, adding another All-Star to a formidable rotation that already included Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. The AL West leaders got Greinke in a startling trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks for four minor leaguers. It came right before the deadline to complete deals to […]
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