No charges have been filed, but the York County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old girl assaulted a fellow student.
John Richardson
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City staff memo advises Portland to take less shelter aid from the state
The changes in response to state criticism of General Assistance policies would increase Portland’s costs by at least $820,000 a year.
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Trust reaches goal to buy Goslings Islands in Harpswell
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust hits its $925,000 fundraising goal to buy more than 50 acres that includes fine shell beaches, open vistas and rocky shoreline in the heart of Casco Bay.
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14 Maine health centers get $3 million to expand services
The money will help health centers serve an estimated 10,367 new patients, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says.
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Coast Guard tall ship to visit Maine Lobster Festival
The Barque Eagle, a seafaring classroom for about 175 cadets and instructors, will be open for free tours.
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Portland protesters denounce Israel
They read emails from those enduring the shelling in Gaza and carry Palestinian flags, as peace remains elusive.
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Cape Elizabeth bans smoking in Fort Williams Park
Starting in 30 days, when the new ordinance takes effect, anyone caught smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or e-cigarettes could be subject to a $250 fine.
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Developer withdraws South Portland waterfront concert plan
A South Portland official says the city will look for other possible sites for outdoor entertainment.
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Eliot Cutler raises $243K in second half of 2013
The independent candidate for governor lags Democrat Mike Michaud, who raised $700,000 over the same period. Republican Gov. LePage hasn’t released his numbers yet.
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Cutler hires spokeswoman; new poll gives edge to Michaud
The poll says Michaud has 37 percent of the vote, compared to 36 percent for LePage and 18 percent for Cutler.