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Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Local twirlers to represent Maine July 23-27

July 18, 2019July 24, 2019

These 20 twirlers, ages 10-18, represent the towns of Augusta, Bangor, Brewer, Bucksport, Hampden, Kenduskeag, South Paris and West Gardiner.

Local & State, News

Driver injured, traffic tied up as truck’s load smashes into turnpike overpass

by Matt Byrne July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

A construction lift being transported on a flatbed trailer crashed into the bottom of overpass on Monday morning, briefly shutting down all northbound lanes.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: As ranks of game officials dwindle, school sports reach a tipping point

by Ron Kramer Special to the Press Herald July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

The future of interscholastic competition depends on holding coaches, players, parents and referees accountable for their behavior.

Local & State, News

Longtime South Portland police chief retiring after nearly 50 years in law enforcement

by Kelley Bouchard July 10, 2019July 11, 2019

Edward Googins, who took over in 1994 and is credited with revitalizing the force’s reputation, will step down in January.

Animals, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Owner charged after loose dogs bite South Portland woman

by Matt Byrne June 28, 2019June 28, 2019

The owner of two pit bull-type dogs was issued multiple summonses for the incident, which happened Monday in a yard on Elderberry Drive.

Local & State, News

Driver killed in South Portland car crash

by Matt Byrne June 25, 2019June 26, 2019

David Folsom, 39, died following a crash Tuesday evening on Broadway in South Portland, police said.

Business, Local & State, News

MaineHealth gives employees in Portland area free bus passes

by Peter McGuire June 21, 2019June 26, 2019

About 10,000 workers can ride public buses in Portland and South Portland for free as part of a traffic-calming initiative by the health care company.

Local & State, Nation & World, News

South Portland council considers ways to help asylum seekers

by Kelley Bouchard June 13, 2019June 14, 2019

City councilors discuss spending as much as $100,000 and organizing a regional effort to help deal with the surge in asylum seekers coming to Portland from the southern border.