BOSTON (AP) — The governors of all six New England states have signed a letter urging Congress to support a federal program aimed at helping lower-income families and seniors cover their home heating costs. The governors are asking Congress to approve $3.6 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which they describe as “a […]
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Legendary summer: Poland girl tops among rookies in NELCAR
POLAND — At a time when most preteen girls are discussing last summer’s best beach days with friends or hanging out at the Mall, one young girl in Poland is reflecting on a summer spent going in circles. After six years racing Karts, 12-year-old Maggie Ferland jumped into a Legends car last spring to compete […]
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Celtic artists to appear at Highland Games, North New Portland
New England Celtic Arts in collaboration with the Patriot Renewables Emerging Artists Series will present Rachel Davis and Chrissy Crowley with Owen Marshall at the Maine Highland Games on Saturday, Aug. 17, and at North New Portland Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 18, with curtain at 7 p.m. A jam session is planned for 6’oclock […]
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Patriots open camp with receiving issues
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Training camp for the New England Patriots starts under the cloud of Aaron Hernandez’s arrest on a murder charge.His absence and the departure of their two leading receivers are the biggest on-field challenges facing coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.The Patriots lost the AFC championship game to the Baltimore Ravens […]
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New England grid manager: Conserve during heat wave
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — New England’s regional grid manager is asking residents to conserve electricity as this week’s continuing hot, humid weather threatens to strain the power system. Officials at ISO New England are suggesting numerous steps cut power and avoid possible outages, including raising air conditioning thermostats to between 74 and 78 degrees and […]
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New England lighthouse stamps now on sale
PORTLAND (AP) — Postage stamps featuring five New England lighthouses are now on sale. The stamps feature Maine’s oldest lighthouse, the Portland Head Light, which was established in 1791, along with the nation’s oldest, the Boston Harbor Light, Portsmouth Harbor Light in New Hampshire, Point Judith Lighthouse in Rhode Island and New London Harbor Light […]