LEWISTON — Bang (and kick, and grapple) for the buck has characterized most New England Fights activity at Androscoggin Bank Colisee since the successful partnership began. Not only is Saturday night’s show no exception, it’s nearly a record for action confined to one card. As of Thursday afternoon, 27 fights were on the docket, two […]
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Canadian government releases report on 2013 Lac-Megantic derailment
Animation — Sequence of events in the Lac-Mégantic derailment and fire “This was a company with a weak safety process,” said board chairman Wendy Tadros. “A company that did what it took to get the job done.” But the report released Tuesday with a press conference in Lac-Mégantic, where the accident occurred, also found fault […]
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Selectmen discuss awarding re-evaluation bid to Parker Appraisals
PERU — Tempers flared at Monday night’s selectmen’s meeting. The primary point of dissension concerned the award of the re-evaluation bid to Parker Appraisals. Parker won the contract to do the last re-evaluation and has done the maintenance of the town’s tax rolls for the past fifteen years. Several weeks ago, the town solicited bids […]
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MMA main event canceled
By Ernie Clark Bangor Daily Staff LEWISTON — Injuries can have a destabilizing effect on a mixed martial arts show. The Maine-based New England Fights promotion is experiencing that reality with its Sept. 6 show at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, as both fighters in its scheduled main event have had to back out due to […]
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NEF bringing pro boxing back to Lewiston in October
LEWISTON — Professional boxing in Maine appeared to die five years ago, without the dignity of a wake or an obituary. The license to promote such events effectively lapsed when the state commission that oversaw all prize fistic pursuits was eliminated in a cost-cutting measure. In truth, however, the sport was in such a state […]
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MMA sues for guidance on General Assistance for undocumented immigrants
AUGUSTA — In a suit filed Thursday, a statewide association for Maine cities is asking a judge to rule on the legality of a new policy from the administration of Republican Gov. Paul LePage that would cut funding to cities that provide welfare benefits to undocumented immigrants. Earlier this year, the Maine Department of Health […]
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MMA: One-armed fighter overcomes odds
Nick Newell wants MMA fans to see him as a talented fighter, one skilled enough to fight for a championship and headline a nationally televised card.He knows he’ll be judged on so much more. Newell has defeated every fighter he’s faced inside the cage, becoming a submission specialist en route to a lightweight championship bout […]
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Maine Municipal Association to sue state over General Assistance controversy
AUGUSTA, Maine — A group representing Maine’s towns and cities will ask a Superior Court judge to weigh in on the legality of a controversial order from Gov. Paul LePage’s administration directing municipalities to stop distributing General Assistance funds to undocumented immigrants. The Maine Municipal Association revealed its plan to file the lawsuit in a […]
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Mexico town manager: Phone vote during May 6 special meeting was legal
MEXICO — Town Manager John Madigan told selectmen Tuesday night that the vote at the special selectmen meeting May 6 to put an article on the June 10 annual town meeting warrant to finish paving work was legal. Last month, selectmen asked Town Manager John Madigan to determine the cost of finishing paving Back Kingdom […]
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Mixed Martial Arts: Bang! Bang! Auburn brothers double up
LEWISTON — Forget the classic rock directives of “take it to the limit” or “takin’ it to the streets.” With time winding down in his rookie ruckus as a mixed martial artist Saturday night, 18-year-old Edward Little High School senior Sheldon Bang wanted to take it to the mat. Nothing more, nothing less, and nothing […]