In about two weeks, retiring congressman and leading gay-rights activist Barney Frank will marry his partner, Jim Ready of Ogunquit, in a private ceremony in Newton, Mass.
2012
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State officials’ choice sparks natural gas war
AUGUSTA — Central Maine’s natural gas war is on.
Some local and regional officials fear the state’s recent choice of the smaller of two proposals to build a natural gas pipeline in the region could kill what they see as a much bigger and better opportunity for residents and businesses.
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Community College System freezes tuition beginning in fall
SOUTH PORTLAND — John Fitzsimmons said there were a hundred reasons to consider raising tuition for next year at Maine’s seven community colleges, but one overriding reason not to:
“Maine people cannot afford it,” he said.
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KVCC lists programs with openings for next fall
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College announced that several health programs have openings for the fall 2012 semester.
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NBA: Rivers has another job at draft
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been excused from the team’s draft room this year so he can concentrate on more pressing matters.
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Saturday opening scheduled for Fairfield outdoor court
FAIRFIELD — A grand opening for a new outdoor community basketball court will be Saturday at 10 a.m. near the playground and Community Center on Water Street.
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Portland man guilty of threatening LePage, two congressmen
PORTLAND — A Portland man who was accused of mailing death threats to Gov. Paul LePage and two members of Congress pleaded guilty Wednesday to five charges in federal court.
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Pittsfield Library reading programs set
PITTSFIELD — An Owl Prowl program for children of all ages will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at the Pittsfield Public Library. The L.C. Bates Museum will introduce Maine’s owls. Participants can learn about the owls of Maine, hunt for prey, and dissect an owl pellet.
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Winslow class of ’82 seeking contacts
WINSLOW — Winslow High School class of 1982 will celebrate its 30th reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Waterville Country Club.
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Benefit supper, dance tickets available
MADISON — There will be a benefit supper and dance Saturday, July 21, at the Madison American Legion Hall. Supper will be 5-7 p.m. The dance, featuring music by Barbie Demo, will be from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost for the supper is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-12. The dance will cost $5 per person. Cost is $10 per person for both events.