The program is modeled after Boston’s Beacon Hill Village, which pioneered the concept in 2002.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Search called off for man believed missing in Acadia National Park
Tough weather conditions make it unsafe to continue the search for Timothy Philpott of Ellsworth, possibly until spring.
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Posted inNation & World
Pope visits Rome synagogue, denounces violence
Francis lays a wreath at a plaque marking where Roman Jews were rounded up by the Nazis in 1943.
Posted inNation & World, News
Obama declares victory in ‘smart’ diplomacy with Iran
He speaks from the White House a day after the U.N. certified that Iran had curbed its nuclear program.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. imposes new Iran sanctions for ballistic missile testing
The announcement of penalties was delayed so as not to derail the prisoner exchange that took place this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Six Maine companies win Good Food Awards
They are among 242 food and beverage companies that won awards in the national competition.
Posted inNation & World
Plane with freed Americans lands in Germany; U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iran
The sanctions, which apply to 11 people and companies, are issued under U.S. restrictions that remain in place despite the lifting of international sanctions tied to Iran’s nuclear program.
Posted inNews, Sports
Young Maine skaters take silver medal at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Julia Curran and Franz-Peter Jerosch are the first Mainers since 2008 to medal at the event.
Posted inEditorials
OUR OPINION: District Court needs authority in child cases
There needs to be uniformity when multiple cases across separate jurisdictions involve the same child.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Maine Gardener: Catalogs seed desire for new flowers and vegetables
Potatoes developed at the University of Maine should catch the eyes of garden catalog browers.