CHILMARK, Mass. — President Barack Obama has spent less time away from the White House than his predecessors. But his two-week break on the resort island of Martha’s Vineyard and hours on the golf course have his detractors teeing up as they highlight the slew of foreign policy crises currently facing the United States. The […]
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Foghorn switch leaves mariners in fear
KENNEBUNKPORT — Boaters needing foghorn assistance around Kennebunkport, Maine, now need to request it, instead of hearing it automatically. Mariners and residents say boaters are at risk because of the U.S. Coast Guard decision to change the operating system of the Goat Island Light. Mariners needing foghorn assistance must now request it electronically by radio […]
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Mariners worried about safety of on-demand foghorn
KENNEBUNKPORT — Boaters needing foghorn assistance around Kennebunkport, Maine, now need to request it, instead of hearing it automatically. Mariners and residents say boaters are at risk because of the U.S. Coast Guard decision to change the operating system of the Goat Island Light. The York County Coast Star reports that mariners needing foghorn assistance […]
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Bush family behind new reading program
KENNEBUNKPORT — The daughter of former first lady Barbara Bush is launching a reading mentoring program that’ll begin in 20 high schools and elementary schools this fall. Dorothy Bush Koch says the Teen Trendsetters aims to pair teenagers with elementary school students who need reading help. She joined her mom and Barbara Bush Foundation President […]
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Bush celebrates 90th birthday with parachute jump
The nation’s 41st president jumped from a helicopter at about 6,000 feet harnessed to Sgt. 1st Class Mike Elliott, a retired member of the Golden Knights, the Army’s parachute team. Elliott guided Bush to a gentle landing five years ago. “That’s what he wanted for his 90th birthday and that’s what he got,” Elliott said. […]
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Kennebunkport appeals beach access decision
KENNBUNKPORT (AP) — The town of Kennebunkport is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its ruling vacating the right to public access to Goose Rocks Beach. The York County Coast Star (http://bit.ly/1hwcM4S) reported that the town says the decision makes it unclear if previous rulings that sided with public access are automatically overturned. […]
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Maine court: Landowners can deny access to Kennebunkport beach
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s highest court has ruled that the public does not have the right to access some parts of a Kennebunkport beach, a decision the town’s lawyer says could affect public access disputes across the state. The Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling Tuesday said property owners along Goose Rocks Beach have a say over […]
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George H.W. Bush witness at Maine same-sex wedding
Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, attended the ceremony joining Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen as private citizens and friends on Saturday, said spokesman Jim McGrath. Thorgalsen posted a photo on her Facebook page showing Bush signing the marriage license as a witness. She captioned the photo: “Getting our marriage license witnessed!” In the photo, […]
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George H.W. Bush witness at Maine same-sex wedding
KENNEBUNKPORT (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, attended the ceremony joining Bonnie Clement and Helen Thorgalsen as private citizens and friends on Saturday, spokesman Jim McGrath said. Thorgalsen posted a photo on […]
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Several dozen Maine bridges get double red flags
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Department of Transportation insists all state-owned bridges are safe despite a review of federal data indicating dozens of them have multiple red flags. Chip Getchell, who is in charge of bridge planning for Maine DOT, said he is satisfied the bridges are safe because the state is aggressive in terms […]