The Maine Maple Producers Association recommended Monday that maple producers cancel their weekend events. The group hopes to reschedule later in the year.
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Start of spring high school sports practices delayed to April 27
The Maine Principals’ Association has pushed back preseason practices by a month in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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MPA: Spring high school sports season still on for now
Officials say it is too early to make a decision on a spring sports season that doesn’t open until April 16.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Beach to Beacon, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports
Registration starts Wednesday for 2020 Beach to Beacon
Cape Elizabeth residents will vie for 600 slots on Wednesday, while 4,000 general public slots are available on Thursday.
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Buxton man accused of trying to set fire to his house with family inside
Danny Bridges, 49, was arrested and charged with arson, police say.
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Woman dies from injuries suffered in fire at Gorham assisted-living facility
Lynda Muccino, 84, died Wednesday at Maine Medical Center, where she was treated for smoke inhalation and burns on 35% of her body that she suffered during a fire in her room at Gorham House on Friday night.
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Buxton man threatened mother with sword and BB gun, police say
Andrew Forbis, 44, was taken into custody after an eight-hour standoff in Buxton on Monday.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Football, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Marshwood’s Justin Bryant wins 49th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy
The fullback/linebacker tops Bonny Eagle’s Zach Maturo and Scarborough’s Jarett Flaker for the award, given to Maine’s top senior in high school football.
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Scarborough’s Mars, Bucksport’s Gross win Gaziano Awards
Nate Mars and David Gross are honored as the top high school senior linemen in the state.
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Westbrook elementary school evacuated after suspected gas leak
No students were injured and Saccarappa School students have been bused to the middle school, police said.