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The Forecaster and Bangor Daily News announce collaboration

PORTLAND — Sun Media Group and the Bangor Daily News are proud to announce that The Forecaster and BDN are now working together to offer Maine the most comprehensive news, information, sports and entertainment coverage in the state. Beginning today, the news organizations have entered into ...

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 6:00 am
Red Claws name Austin Ainge as head coach

PORTLAND—The Maine Red Claws named Austin Ainge, 27, their inaugural head coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Ainge is the son of former Celtics' legend and current team president Danny Ainge. Austin Ainge has served as a scout for the Celtics and was one of three final...

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 1:30 pm

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Dinner to benefit food pantry, fuel aid

FALMOUTH —The community is invited to attend a spaghetti dinner to benefit the Falmouth Food Pantry and the Town Fuel Assistance Program. Hosted by the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the dinner will take place at the church from 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5.

Peggy Roberts • News Briefs •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Topsham condo fire leaves owner homeless

TOPSHAM — Firefighters responded to a blaze at a two-story condominium unit at Merrymeeting Commons Wednesday evening.

Alex Lear • News Briefs •
Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 8:47 am
Uniform provider to pay restitution

SOUTH PORTLAND — The owner of military clothing seller MAACS has agreed to reimburse 96 armed service personnel for undelivered uniforms, the attorney general announced.

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Friday, February 20, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Maine Audubon names new director

FALMOUTH — After a six-month nationwide search, Maine Audubon selected Theodore Koffman, of Bar Harbor, as its executive director.

Peggy Roberts • News Briefs •
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:31 am
m-BRFharphistoricgrant Harpswell gets $5K to safeguard documents

HARPSWELL — The town has been awarded $5,000 to improve facilities housing its historical collections and documents.

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Friday, February 13, 2009 at 5:29 pm
m-BRFbrunplanner Add town planner to Brunswick vacancies steps down

BRUNSWICK — Jim Fortune has resigned as town planner, leaving the town with three administrative vacancies to fill.

Steve Mistler • News Briefs •
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 5:15 pm
m-BRFbrunartfest Artists sought for Brunswick festival

BRUNSWICK — The third annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival is accepting applications from artists and fine craftspeople who would like to participate.

Steve Mistler • News Briefs •
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 2:38 pm
s-BRFspcoffee Eberle hosts coffee hour on Saturday

SOUTH PORTLAND — Rep. Jane Eberle invites South Portland and Cape Elizabeth constituents to her monthly coffee hour Saturday, Feb. 14, at the new J.P. Thornton's.

Randy Billings • News Briefs •
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:29 am

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