14-year-old Garrett Choate is in Canton, Ohio, trying out for the International Bowl.
July 2016
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Maine supreme court overturns ruling that gave public access to Bailey Island beach
The decision is a victory for the Florida resident who owns the access road to Cedar Beach in Harpswell, which locals had used for decades before it was closed to the public in 2011.
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Winthrop hires pest service to spray goose repellent on town waterfront
Geese settled on the waterfront earlier this summer, and despite the chemical treatment, have stuck around.
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Whitefield dam removal moves forward with federal grant
The $393,000 grant will help finance the removal of the deteriorating Coopers Mills Dam on the Sheepscot River to improve fish passage.
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Pittston Fair to begin Thursday with Agricultural Day
This year’s fair will include two new events — mutton busting and a grilling contest — plus favorites such as truck pulls and a fireworks display.
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LePage ‘ought to be here,’ a top Maine delegate complains
Meanwhile, despite a variety of disagreements among party members, Maine Republicans are enjoying ‘a cool experience’ in Cleveland.
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Waterville legislator aims to block attempt to raise car insurance rates for older drivers
Rep. Henry Beck responds to an effort by Progressive Corp. to seek state approval for rate increases based on advanced age.
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Poll finds nearly 2 of 3 Brazilians think Olympics doing more harm than good
The popularity of the Games has dropped dramatically as Brazil weathers a two-year-long recession, and unemployment and inflation shoot up.
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DeLorme appealing $6.2 million patent fine to Supreme Court
DeLorme’s inReach device and a Virginia company’s patent for a similar device have be embroiled in a dispute. While a federal court later ruled the patent invalid, another federal court upheld the penalty.
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Lincoln’s Thompson takes early lead at state junior golf tourney
Logan Thompson, 16, shoots a 1-over 73 at Val Halla Golf course.