More than 25,000 people are expected to attend the fair.
August 2013
Maine gets $1M to support Penoboscot River restoration
The project aims to restore 11 species of sea-going fishes, including endangered Atlantic salmon.
Train derails in La., about 100 homes evacuated
The railroad company says the railroad ties were renewed in 2011 and the track was inspected about three hours before the accident.
Vendors recount hit-and-run rampage at LA boardwalk
Video shows a car accelerating into a California crowd, killing a woman and injuring 11 others.
What makes Weiner keep running?
Observers see money and the chance to repair his image as reasons for him to keep facing questions about his sexting.
Developer delays project at newspaper’s former home
Jim Brady of Yarmouth intends to start building a 110-room luxury hotel early next year.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT: Rain, rain, go away
AUGUSTA —Threatening skies forced the postponement of the American Legion baseball state championship game Sunday afternoon.
JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL: Season ends for Post 14
PORTLAND — There will be a new Junior Legion state champion this year.
A little undermanned and a little overmatched, Fairfield Post #14 dropped a tough yet well-played 4-1 decision to Bruno’s of Portland in an elimination game of the state tournament Sunday morning at Hadlock Field.
BABE RUTH NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL TOURNAMENT: Frazee delivers big win
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The magical season continued for Central Maine in the 15-year-old Babe Ruth New England regional tournament Sunday afternoon.
NASCAR: Kahne wins at Pocono
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Jeff Gordon had the inside line, a lead and his first win of the season in sight, usually a sure thing for Pocono’s top winner.