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Sunday, February 16, 2020

1st funeral held for teen killed in Clinton joyride crash


The celebration of 15-year-old Thomas Porfirio's life was held at the Williamson Performing Arts Center at the Lawrence High School and Junior High complex in Fairfield.
 

UMaine women collect fifth straight America East basketball win


Freshman guard Anne Simon scored a game-high 17 points to lead four players in double figures for the Black Bears (13-14 overall, 9-4 in Ameica East). She also had five rebounds, two assists and two steals.
 

Brewer girls secure second straight B indoor track state championship


Junior Olivia Mosca won the two-mile to set the tone for a Brewer team that also received a victory in the long jump from junior Abby Stroup, who also was second in the triple jump.
 

One of Old Town’s oldest homes falls victim to rezoning


For more than a century, an old white mansion sat peacefully along Bennoch Road in Old Town, an historic testament to one local man’s role in the Civil War.
 

Why Maine’s doctors and researchers want to watch you sleep


Certain factors in Maine make the struggle for sleep in the Pine Tree State unique.
 

With $3.6M, Maine’s community colleges train 180 for free to work in high-demand fields


EMCC is offering a medical assisting certificate program whose costs are fully covered thanks to a $3.6 million grant that’s allowed the community college system to establish 11 workforce training programs in high-demand fields.
 

Top-ranked Hampden boys survive A North quarterfinal scare from Mt. Blue


There will be no early exit from the Class A North tournament for the Hampden Academy boys basketball team this year — but just barely.
 

Brewer boys top Messalonskee to advance to A North semifinals


The Brewer Witches earned their second straight trip to the Class A North boys basketball semifinals with a 63-47 victory over Messalonskee of Oakland at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday night.
 

Tulsi Gabbard drew a big Maine crowd, but they can’t all help her win the Democratic presidential nod


U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii drew a lively crowd for a town hall at the University of Southern Maine on Saturday night, though many of them will not be able to help the longshot Democratic presidential candidate win Maine’s March 3 primary.
 

Maine bill would limit use of pesticides linked to bee deaths


A bill making its way through the Maine Legislature seeks to restrict — or limit — the use of four specific pesticides, all belonging to a class known as neonicotinoids, which are considered threats to honey bees and other pollinators.
 

Saco man in critical condition after Walmart shooting; two people questioned, released


A Saco man is in critical condition after Friday's shooting in the parking lot of a Walmart in Scarborough.
 

Margaritas, a Mexican restaurant chain, is coming to Ellsworth


The owner of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant of Orono has tentatively purchased a downtown building that was home to another Mexican restaurant for 40 years.
 

Recap: Maine high school basketball tournament, Feb. 15


Tune in as 44 teams vie for spots in the semifinals of the Maine high school basketball tournament in day 5 of tourney action.
 

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