SOUTH PORTLAND — The woman struck and killed by an Amtrak Downeaster train in Maine over the weekend has been identified as a South Portland woman. Amtrak officials say 39-year-old Nyla Howard was walking on the tracks when she was struck by a Boston-bound train just before 7 p.m. Saturday near Calvary Cemetery in South […]
June 2014
Posted inNew England, sj-web
Regulators to consider next Maine shrimp season
PORTLAND — Federal regulators will hold a meeting in New Hampshire to consider whether there will be a commercial fishing season for northern shrimp in 2014-15. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission scrapped the shrimp season in the Gulf of Maine for 2013-14 for the first time in more than 30 years after shrimp populations […]
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Cold winter fuels demand for firewood
WINDHAM — Summer isn’t officially here yet but Maine residents who heat their homes with wood are already thinking about next winter. Mark Killinger, owner of Atlantic Firewood, and other firewood dealers say homeowners are calling early and ordering more wood than normal, while memories of last winter’s brutal cold are still fresh. Wait too […]
Posted inNew England, sj-web
Puppy drives car into Massachusetts pond
CANTON, Mass. — After going for a walk, a German shepherd puppy owned by a Massachusetts man decided to go for a drive — straight into a pond. John Costello said that his 12-week-old puppy, Rosie, was so excited Sunday after going for a walk at Bolivar Pond in Canton that she jumped in his […]
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Spain: King to abdicate; son next in line
MADRID — Spain’s King Juan Carlos, who led Spain’s transition from dictatorship to democracy but faced damaging scandals amid the nation’s financial meltdown, announced Monday he will abdicate in favor of his more popular son so that fresh royal blood can rally the nation. While the monarchy is largely symbolic, Juan Carlos’ surprise decision may […]
Posted inNew England, sj-web
More bald eagles seen in Vermont, nesting, taking flight
MONTPELIER, Vt. — There have been more bald eagle sightings in Vermont and the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is considering reducing the bird’s state status from endangered to threatened. Last year 26 bald eagle nests were found in and around the state and 28 young eagles took flight within the state, department officials […]
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Police investigate shooting in Lewiston
LEWISTON — A single shot was fired into the air, police said, during an argument near the corner of Birch and Bartlett streets in Lewiston on Monday night. Police who responded to the call arrested 24-year-old Brent Verney on a charge of reckless conduct with a firearm. One witness told police he dialed 911 after […]
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Paris voters to consider parking lot at Moore Park
PARIS — Hoping to boost the convenience of enjoying Moore Park, the town is asking voters to approve construction of a formal parking area. On June 14, residents will be asked to authorize capital-improvement funding earmarked for the project. The Maine Department of Transportation has agreed to preliminary plans calling for a gravel parking lot […]
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First Auburn Seniors discuss fall fair
AUBURN — The First Auburn Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, at the Hasty Memorial Center. President Sue Patneaude will conduct the meeting. The board of directors will meet at 10 a.m. Tickets will be on sale for the finger roll luncheon on Wednesday, June 18. Cost is $5. Bingo will be […]
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Prometheus Dance, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, David Dorfman Dance among performers bound for 2014 Bates Dance Festival LEWISTON — The Bates Dance Festival announces its 2014 season of public events, taking place July 8 through Aug. 9 on the Bates College campus. Presenting stunning new works, the renowned contemporary artists appearing at the six-week […]