FREEPORT — A craft brewery that donates a percentage of proceeds to military veterans is coming to town. Cumberland resident Brad Nadeau, once a U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, hopes to open Stars & Stripes Brewing Co. this fall at 8 Varney Road, near Antonia’s Pizzeria on U.S. Route 1. Leasing what used to be a […]
2018
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Girl from Louisiana hugs police officers in Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) – A girl from Louisiana is on a mission to hug police officers in all 50 states. Monday, she hugged officers in Maine. Eight-year-old Rosalyn Baldwin is making national news for her mission. Police from South Portland and Portland are sharing photos of her visit Monday. Maine is the 33rd state she’s visited […]
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Trump steps up pressure, but Iran says it's 'unimpressed'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s explosive Twitter threat to Iran’s leader comes as his administration is ratcheting up a pressure campaign on the Islamic republic that many suspect is aimed at regime change. No one is predicting imminent war. But Trump’s bellicose, all-caps challenge addressed to President Hassan Rouhani followed a speech by Secretary […]
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With focus on Mexico, apprehensions grow at porous Canadian border
DERBY LINE, Vt. (AP) — While the Trump administration fortifies the southern border, there’s growing concern over the number of foreigners entering the country illegally across the porous northern border with Canada. People crossing the border between Vermont and Quebec have paid smugglers up to $4,000, usually payable when the immigrants reach their U.S. destination, […]
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Missing Florida teen found dead in Casco Bay
A 19-year-old Florida man was found dead in Casco Bay near Peaks Island after he was reported missing Sunday from Great Diamond Island, police said. Maxwell Brown, of Boca Raton, Florida, was reported missing and possibly having a medical crisis at about 7 p.m., according to a statement issued by the Portland Police Department. Residents, […]
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Trump considers pulling security clearances from intelligence critics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is considering revoking the security clearances of six former top national security officials who have been critical of his administration, a move that opponents and experts say would be an unprecedented politicization of the clearance process. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that the president is […]
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Single-family homes prices in Maine jumps 11 percent in June
The median sale price for existing, single-family homes in Maine increased by 11 percent in June compared with a year earlier, while the volume of home sales increased by nearly 3 percent. According to a report issued Monday by the Maine Association of Realtors, the median sale price in June was $227,500, compared with $205,000 […]
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Maine lowers fines on speeding tickets by 15 percent
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Maine drivers will see lower fines on their speeding tickets starting Monday. WLBZ-TV reports fines for lower end speeding violations have decreased by about 15 percent. Drivers pulled over going 1 to 9 mph over the speed limit will see their ticket go from $134 to $114. Those who are pulled […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, July 24
AFFLECK — George T., 59, of Sumner passed away Friday, June 8, in Lewiston. A memorial and celebration of life was held at the East Sumner Congregational Church on Main Street on Saturday, July 21. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to Responsible Pet Care of […]
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Military Note: Landry completes basic training
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Landry has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who […]