100 years ago: 1918 Willis I. Ayer of Rockland, a merchant who is prominently connected with the Methodist church and local athletics, received word Monday to report in New York, preparatory to going to France for duties as a YMCA war secretary. He has been granted an extension of time until Dec. 17, in order […]
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When to get a flu shot if you have Lyme disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: Should people with Lyme disease avoid the flu shot? — L.A. ANSWER: Lyme disease is a potentially serious infection caused by the bacteria Borrellia burgorferi, passed on by a tick bite. Lyme disease can go unrecognized for a period of time, especially when the classic rash is not present, which is not […]
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Maine Red Claws rally but can't hold lead in loss to Windy City Bulls
PORTLAND — Near the end of all four games on their recent trip to the Southwest, the Red Claws held a lead. Three times, they wound up losing. On Thursday night, they returned to the Expo but again saw a late lead slip through their fingers as the Windy City Bulls beat Maine 106-105 in […]
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Girls' hockey: Meghan Abel helps Greely/Gray-NG hold off Portland/Deering
Meghan Abel of Greely/Gray-New Gloucester covers the puck as Emily Demers of Portland/Greely gets tangled with Kerry Roberts of Greely while breaking towards the net in the third period Thursday. (Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — In a wild back-and-forth shootout, the All-State forward scored five goals. But the game was won by the team […]
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Portland loses federal grant over its support of non-citizens
The Trump administration’s crackdown on communities that support asylum-seekers will cost Portland police $68,000 next year, city officials said. New language inserted into eligibility rules for the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant issued by the Department of Justice requires city officials to attest that their community does not induce or encourage noncitizens to come to […]
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Former priest found guilty of sexually abusing a boy in Maine in 1980s
ALFRED — A former Boston priest was found guilty Thursday of sexually abusing a boy during trips to Maine in the 1980s. Ronald Paquin, 76, was convicted of 11 of 24 counts of gross sexual misconduct. He was found not guilty of similar charges related to a second boy. Now grown men, both accusers testified […]
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UMaine football team turned tragedy into inspiration on way to conference title, national playoffs
Maine’s Darrius Hart holds the jersey of Darius Minor as the team celebrates after winning the CAA football title with a 27-26 victory over Elon on Nov. 17. Minor died of a heart condition early in the season. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) The University of Maine football team’s success this season was forged in […]
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Muskie’s 1968 vice presidential campaign recalled at Bates College forum
People watch part of Maine statesman Edmund Muskie’s acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination for vice president in 1968, during a program Thursday at the Muskie Archives at Bates College. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Half a century after they labored on the vice presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Edmund Muskie of Maine, some of his […]
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Wanted at new ELHS: Stadium, big auditorium, air conditioning
AUBURN — A pattern is starting to appear when it comes to what taxpayers want to see at the new Edward Little High School. Responses to an online survey show residents favor a state-of-the-art athletic stadium with a turf field; a top-notch, 1,200-seat auditorium; and air conditioning, according to Superintendent Katy Grondin, who said 311 people […]
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Auburn pupils serve up Friendship Feast
Celeste Hotham gives her 4-year-old son, Ari, a kiss after he and his prekindergarten class sang for their families at Sherwood Heights Elementary School in Auburn on Thursday. Ari Hotham and his classmates invited family members to their Friendship Feast, where students served homemade soup, bread and butter. Jen Libby has made the Friendship Feast […]