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Nobel Prize winner for physics dies in Maine
SACO, Maine - Kenneth Wilson, a physicist who earned a Nobel prize for pioneering work that changed the way physicists think about phase transitions, has died in Maine.
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Portland unveils new city slogan
The city unveiled the slogan at a Tuesday morning press conference. In April, Mayor Michael Brennan promised a branding campaign that "will put Portland on the map."
Bill to boost fledgling Maine companies' growth in jeopardy
As the days go by, a program that helps Maine's early stage companies attract seed capital faces an uncertain future.
Paintings of Saco, Newburgh artists on display through July 19 at University of Maine
Exhibitions in the University of Maine Lord Hall Gallery through July 19 showcase the works of two Maine painters - one a well-known artist, the other a recent UMaine graduate.
Greenville town manager leaving for Waterboro post
Gary Lamb announced his resignation as Greenville's town manager last week and will become the town administrator for Waterboro.
Tuesday's school budget votes a guessing game in absence of state budget
Because state lawmakers continue to debate the details of the state budget - including how much money to allocate to schools - school districts can only make their best guesses about what money they'll get for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The lack of a state budget means voters will have to make decisions Tuesday based on revenue predictions ... (more)
Maine Senate opposes sending recreational marijuana question to voters
The Maine Senate on Monday snuffed any chance that the state's voters would decide at the ballot box this year whether to make marijuana legal for recreational use.
Saco voters to decide whether to repair or replace 1848 stone bridge
The Stackpole Bridge, located on Simpson Road in the northern, rural section of the city, is a stone arch bridge built in 1848.
House votes 131-7 to support compromise bill that addresses natural gas, efficiency
Members of the Maine House followed suit with their Senate colleagues Friday, greenlighting a comprehensive energy bill with a decisive 131-7 vote.
Message to students -- Bias hurts
Brandon Baldwin, Schools and Curriculum Coordinator for the Civil Rights Team Project, in the Maine Attorney General's Office, delivered a serious message about bias to the students at Mountain Valley High School.
UNE researcher nets 7-foot, 250-pound Atlantic sturgeon in Saco...
University of New England researchers try to get their arms around what they believe is the largest sturgeon ever caught in the Saco River Wednesday.
Diane J. Rowland, 69, a resident of Foss Street, died Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded by her family, after period of failing health.
Maine company turning kelp into tasty energy treats
Eric Lund of Saco and his boss, Tom Roth, owner of the family-owned seaweed harvesting business VitaminSea, harvest kelp by hand off Cape Elizabeth on Thursday, May 30. Buy Photo Eddie Leighton of Biddeford and Eric Lund of Saco use a lift to haul about 500 pounds of sugar kelp up from a skiff on Thursday at a Portland dock.
Walk for Wishes raises $90,000 for Maine kids
Thanks to the help of so many caring individuals, more children who find themselves in this difficult place will have a chance to see their wish come true.
Maine House vote kills bill to elect top state officials
A bill to provide for the popular election of Maine's attorney general, treasurer and secretary of state was rejected by the Maine House of Representatives on Tuesday, killing the proposal.
Could the energy bill change the legislature?
The Omnibus Energy Bill has been in the works for months, and recently received a 12-1 favorable vote by the Legislative committee.
Saco & Biddeford Savings welcomes two to loan department
James Whelan of Scarborough, has been selected as vice president and business loan officer for the bank's business lending department.
Maine seaside village seeks solution to erosion
Through the decades, the ocean has destroyed more than 30 homes in the seaside village of Camp Ellis.
Do party leaders have the will to craft agreements?
As we near the endgame at the State House, it's worth checking in on how the various players are getting along.
Southern Maine RE/MAX offices merge
After 14 years serving southern Maine, RE/MAX Realty One of York announced it has joined forces with RE/MAX Absolute, with offices in Saco and South Portland.