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Local & State

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April 14, 2014

Portland plans expansion of Evergreen Cemetery

The expansion, which will include a structure for cremated remains, is in a space already slated for use as graves.
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April 14, 2014

Maine’s ‘best snowmobiling’ season in 20 years could stretch into May

Riders are optimistic that the ‘extraordinary’ winter snow will last in the northern and western parts of the state.
Published
April 14, 2014

Portland Hockey Trust gives elementary students a chance to play

The free 20-year-old after-school program wraps up its season with an annual 'trophy game.'
Published
April 13, 2014

After 3½ hours, a chess champion reigns in Maine

Jarod Bryan, a 46-year-old data analyst from Augusta, defeats Matthew Fishbein, 16, a sophomore at Cape Elizabeth High.
Published
April 13, 2014

Body of man found floating in Penobscot River

A homeowner sitting on his deck in Stockton Springs saw it and notified police.

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Published
April 13, 2014

Man shot by deputy died of head wound

Police say Nicholas Mangino, 25, was the officer who fired at Stephen McKenney, 66, as he held a handgun in Windham.
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April 13, 2014

Medical marijuana trade show comes to Bangor

Homegrown Maine 2014 begins April 19.
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April 13, 2014

Church leaders to wash feet in ritual outdoors

Thursday’s ceremony at Monument Square in Portland will mimic a biblical scene where Jesus Christ washes the feet of his disciples.
Published
April 13, 2014

Worst road contest is held in Maine

The winner will get $296 – the average a Mainer spends on car repairs due to poor roads.
Published
April 13, 2014

Living with disabilities in Portland, Maine, where every step’s a challenge

As the city assesses its infrastructure and barriers both physical and emotional, we spend a day in the shoes of those with their own limitations to overcome. Here are their stories.