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Thunder, but no lightning Shootout dashes the hopes of Maine’s U-16 boys read story . . .
Tournament’s economic hopes may be realized PORTLAND – Economically, much was riding on the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships, which may have been the largest amateur sporting event ever in Maine. read story . . .
Gendron says no to alternative Falmouth-SAD 51 union still on track read story . . .
Apple Store takes root at Maine Mall H&M, Forever 21 also on the horizon read story . . .
RPC approves Freeport school consolidation FREEPORT – After meeting weekly for nearly a year, the Freeport-Durham-Pownal Reorganization Planning Committee on June 25 sent a school consolidation plan to the towns’ school committees. read story . . .
Thunder, but no lightning Shootout dashes the hopes of Maine’s U-16 boys read story . . .
Tournament’s economic hopes may be realized PORTLAND – Economically, much was riding on the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships, which may have been the largest amateur sporting event ever in Maine. read story . . .
School Dept. wants to reduce Presumpscot bus riders PORTLAND – Nearly 50 students now bused to Presumpscot Elementary School may have to walk to school next year. read story . . .
Apple Store takes root at Maine Mall H&M, Forever 21 also on the horizon read story . . .
Thunder, but no lightning Shootout dashes the hopes of Maine’s U-16 boys read story . . .
Disputed Pine Point condos go up for sale SCARBOROUGH – After years of wrangling between motel owners and a group of neighborhood residents, the Lighthouse Inn at Pine Point Wednesday put up a sign to sell its 22 units as seasonal condominiums. read story . . .
Spring season was easy to weather Mother Nature cooperated and local standouts impressed read story . . .
Tournament’s economic hopes may be realized PORTLAND – Economically, much was riding on the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships, which may have been the largest amateur sporting event ever in Maine. read story . . .
Robo-recycling starts next week in S.P. SOUTH PORTLAND – Give the people bigger bins and they will recycle more. read story . . .
Planner eyes return of trolleys, lobbies for transit TIFs SOUTH PORTLAND – Can the city return to yesteryear, when trolleys were the primary mode of transportation? read story . . .
City police take aim at ‘drug nexus’ SOUTH PORTLAND – The Police Department is investing more resources into combating drug-related crimes in the city and it is asking for help from residents and business owners. read story . . .
Police warn about series of burglaries SOUTH PORTLAND – Police issued an alert Wednesday to residents of the Pleasantdale neighborhood, where 20 burglaries and attempted burglaries have been reported since April. read story . . .
‘Ben Franklin’ continues Jefferson’ tradition SOUTH PORTLAND – There will be many Fourth of July celebrations throughout the state on Independence Day, but only South Portland will be able to boast an address from one of the country’s most brilliant, revolutionary minds. read story . . .
‘A real nice clambake’ 350th anniversary movie brings back Scarborough’s Hollywood connection read story . . .
Building bridges Students design, construct Stonegate Trail crossing read story . . .
Apple Store takes root at Maine Mall H&M, Forever 21 also on the horizon read story . . .
Thunder, but no lightning Shootout dashes the hopes of Maine’s U-16 boys read story . . .
Tournament’s economic hopes may be realized PORTLAND – Economically, much was riding on the U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 Championships, which may have been the largest amateur sporting event ever in Maine. read story . . .
Police chief lauds boarding BRUNSWICK – If there’s one thing Orono Police Chief Gary Duquette regrets about his town’s 4-year-old disorderly house ordinance, it’s that as a result of it, his officers aren’t as busy. read story . . .
Apple Store takes root at Maine Mall H&M, Forever 21 also on the horizon read story . . .
City accepts $500K for railroad park BATH – The City Council accepted a $500,000 grant from the Maine Department of Transportation Wednesday evening to help get the Railroad Station Park development on track. read story . . .
Celebrities serve up fun fundraising dinner The Sexual Assault Crisis Center’s eighth annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner proved to be another successful fundraiser, raising $12,300 in much-needed funds. read story . . .
L/A Arts brings culture to Twin Cities Almost everywhere you go in Lewiston-Auburn today, you get a glimpse of culture. More and more often it’s a lot more than just a glimpse. read story . . .
Former Lewiston cop still on the beat as mayor Some people put their lives on the line to give testimony against criminals. Others protect them, putting their lives on the line. In the witness protection program, U.S. Marshals protect citizens who need to change their identities so that criminals will be brought to justice across the country. Maine has one former U.S. Marshal, appointed by President Clinton, who is now protecting the interests of the people of Lewiston as mayor. This Vietnam Veteran, and former police chief, is turning what he has heard from the residents of Lewiston into action. read story . . .
