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Enrollment at Maine universities projected at 31K

BANGOR (AP) — Fall enrollment at Maine’s universities and community colleges is expected to be about the same as last fall. Classes begin Tuesday at the state’s seven universities and two of the community colleges. Classes at the other five community colleges began last Monday. University of Maine System officials expect about 31,000 students this […]

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Police presence keeps parties at The Grove from getting out of hand, chief says

ORONO — A police presence at The Grove apartments over Labor Day weekend prevented the large gatherings that created “near riot conditions” last year, the Orono chief of police said Monday. Between four and five officers patrolled the apartment complex that houses 620 tenants from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sunday and early Monday […]

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Car driving wrong way on I-95 totals state police cruiser

ORONO — A Corinth woman is facing multiple charges after leading state police on a pursuit that concluded with a police cruiser being totaled at a roadblock. McKenzie Kaphammer, 22, is accused of operating under the influence, aggravated criminal mischief, reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and passing a roadblock, according to state police Lt. […]

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Karen Marks Lemke

1948 – 2013 LEWISTON — Karen Marks Lemke, 65, of Lisbon Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, at Central Maine Medical Center with friends and family by her side. Karen was born on the same date in Rockland in 1948, the daughter of J. Edward and Geraldine Marks. She was raised in Thomaston and […]

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John B. Banton

1925 – 2013 WELD — John B. Banton, 88, of 86 Dixfield Road, Weld and Canyon Lake, Texas, died peacefully at his home in Weld on Tuesday, July 9, with his beloved daughter by his side. He was born in Bangor on May 30, 1925, the son of Nellie Banton. He graduated from Bangor High and University […]

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Century-old Orono business closing

ORONO (AP) — An Orono hardware store is shutting down after more than 120 years in business. Owner Lin White Jr. said he’s closing down Park’s Hardware because there’s just not much call for small neighborhood hardware stores anymore. He’s marking everything down 20 percent before shutting his doors at the end of August. The […]