CASCO — Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies are on the scene of a serious crash on Route 11 at Edwards Road in Casco. Authorities report that two people were seriously injured and taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The crash was reported at noon, and involved a motorcycle. Further details will be reported as […]
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Loon count slated for state’s waterways
FALMOUTH — Maine Audubon will conduct its 28th annual Loon Count on July 18, bringing together hundreds of Mainers to survey lakes and ponds across the state and provide valuable scientific data for lake conservation efforts. This year’s count takes place between 7 and 7:30 a.m. Counters are given areas to count from shore or […]
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AHL announces realignment, playoff format
Five teams will make up the Atlantic Division: Portland, Manchester, St. John’s, Worcester and Providence.
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Strong 3rd-quarter hiring expected in Portland region
Overall, 29 percent of companies in Portland, South Portland and Biddeford expect to hire more workers during the period.
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Waterville police log
The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity July 4 and July 5:
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Fireworks misfire sends boy to hospital
GEORGETOWN — Police say an 11-year-old boy is recovering after being hit in the eye with fireworks that were shot off by his father in Georgetown. Officials tell WCSH-TV that the boy and his family were visiting from New Hampshire when they decided to set off some fireworks Monday night. Police say one of […]
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Storm washes away potato farms’ topsoil
PORTLAND — U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe say the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a $400,000 emergency grant to 50 Maine potato farmers. The farmers suffered crop damage during recent storms that in some cases completely washed away topsoil, dramatically reducing yields. The grants come from the USDA’s Farm Services Agency. […]
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Lawmakers sideline head injury study bill
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will take a fresh look at a bill to study youth sports-related head injuries during next January’s session. Before adjourning last week, the Legislature decided to sideline the bill so the Education Committee can review it next year. The sponsor, Saco Democratic Rep. Donald Pilon, says he’s disappointed with the move. His […]
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MLB: Furbush allows 3 runs in 4 2/3 in 1st big league start
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Torii Hunter and Vernon Wells homered, Joel Pineiro yielded five hits over seven solid innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 Monday night for their ninth win in 11 games.