https://www.pressherald.com/news/localstate/page/6598

Local & State

Published
May 27, 2013

Maine Maritime to celebrate completion of sculpture

The sculpture represents the Wyoming, the largest wooden sailing ship built in the United States.
Published
May 27, 2013

York Co. Community College gets new president

Christopher Hall, a former state legislator, will serve as YCCC's interim president.
Published
May 27, 2013

Dispatches

Good Samaritan helps man escape fire / Missing girl found unharmed / Funeral for slain teen scheduled Monday / Driver inexperience cited when car goes into bay / Causeway celebration to be held Monday
Published
May 27, 2013

Program lets public paddle Presumpscot

Westbrook will start renting kayaks and paddleboards as it tries to bring more people to the downtown river.
Published
May 26, 2013

Find triggers memory of Maine war tragedy

A local man recalls the 1943 crash that killed two British pilots in training – and has debris that fell from the sky.

advertisement

Published
May 26, 2013

Cigarette butts again litter Monument Square

The owner of the Spartan Grill considers his cleanup effort a failure but says he is working on a solution.
Published
May 26, 2013

Stonyfield co-founder addresses Bates

LEWISTON – Bates College held its annual commencement ceremonies Sunday, awarding bachelor’s degrees to 436 students in Merrill Gymnasium. Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and chairman of the organic yogurt producer Stonyfield Farm, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree. Honorary degrees were also given to environmental historian William Cronon, former Bates President Elaine Tuttle […]
Published
May 26, 2013

Feature Former Sanford teacher Richard Boisvert, 69, dies

SANFORD – During his decades as a teacher, Richard Boisvert was known for his sense of humor and inspiring students by showing them that reading is fun. Later, he became famous among family and friends for his signature blueberry muffins. Mr. Boisvert, a lifelong Sanford resident and Vietnam War veteran, died May 24 surrounded by […]
Published
May 26, 2013

Tension on Congress Square Plaza: Sell public spot to save it?

A plan to turn over most of the plaza to private use incites passions in a city that prizes its open spaces.
Published
May 26, 2013

Residents hope tide has turned and plan will save Camp Ellis

Public comment will be taken through Tuesday on the Army Corps' proposal to construct a spur.