Local & State
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Cigarette butts again litter Monument Square
The owner of the Spartan Grill considers his cleanup effort a failure but says he is working on a solution.
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Stonyfield co-founder addresses Bates
LEWISTON – Bates College held its annual commencement ceremonies Sunday, awarding bachelor’s degrees to 436 students in Merrill Gymnasium. Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and chairman of the organic yogurt producer Stonyfield Farm, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree. Honorary degrees were also given to environmental historian William Cronon, former Bates President Elaine Tuttle […]
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Feature Former Sanford teacher Richard Boisvert, 69, dies
SANFORD – During his decades as a teacher, Richard Boisvert was known for his sense of humor and inspiring students by showing them that reading is fun. Later, he became famous among family and friends for his signature blueberry muffins. Mr. Boisvert, a lifelong Sanford resident and Vietnam War veteran, died May 24 surrounded by […]
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Tension on Congress Square Plaza: Sell public spot to save it?
A plan to turn over most of the plaza to private use incites passions in a city that prizes its open spaces.
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Residents hope tide has turned and plan will save Camp Ellis
Public comment will be taken through Tuesday on the Army Corps' proposal to construct a spur.
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
State House Notebook: Republicans change votes to sustain LePage vetoes
Who is press? / Running, 'but not really' / Tax talk
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Turbine generates global recognition
A high school club in Rockport earns one of seven finalist spots in the Volvo Adventure Awards.
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PublishedMay 26, 2013
Maine’s connections to the Olympics
SETH WESCOTT Event: Snowboardcross Age: 36 Maine connection: Born in North Carolina, Wescott and his family moved to Farmington before he entered the fifth grade. Now lives in Carrabassett Valley. Previous Olympics: Won gold medal in Turin (2006) and Vancouver (2010). Right now: Wescott is recovering from surgery after he tore the ACL in his […]
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PublishedMay 25, 2013
Coming home: Maine Olympians give back in the off-season
Seth Wescott and Julia Clukey are actively involved in efforts to guide the state's youth.
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PublishedMay 25, 2013
Maine poised for historic transition to natural gas
Amid the state's rush to convert from oil to natural gas, however, it's possible that some issues important to Mainers are not being fully examined.
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