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USM's Tucker White named ABCA DIII Player of the Year

Submitted by Jeff Schools on Saturday, May 25th, 4:15 pm

APPLETON, Wisconsin - University of Southern Maine outfielder Tucker White adds some more hardware to his ever growing trophy case this post-season. The American Baseball Coaches Association has named White the ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division III Player of the Year for the 2013 season.

White has had a spectacular season to date, batting .411 with 13 doubles, 9 triples, 10 home runs, 35 stolen bases and 56 RBI. Tucker garnered ABCA 2nd Team All-American honors last season.

Other USM Huskies were recognized by the ABCA this week. White and Sr. infielder Nick Grady and Jr. pitcher/outfielder Logan Carman were named to the ABCA/Rawlings All-America first team. This marks the 1st time in Huskies history that three players have received first team All-America honors in the same year.

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Environmental groups call for study of tar sands oil before allowing pipeline to transport it across Maine

Submitted by Tim Goff on Thursday, May 23rd, 5:11 pm

NAPLES, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- While officials with the Portland Pipe Line Corporation have repeatedly stated they do not have any active applications pending which would seek to allow them to transport tar sands oil across Maine, environmentalists are calling for studies to be done on the issue before it becomes an issue.

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Karen Rand - Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 4:44pm

Karen Rand - Boston Marathon Bombing Victim

Realtor Terry Bragdon of Regency Realty Group and Elliott Chamberlain of Chamberlain homes band together to build Karen Rand a new home. Terry and Elliot are actively seeking land in Old Orchard, building supplies and labor from all required trades to build this home. The plan is to do this at no cost or at the lowest cost possible. If you are interested in helping to make this home a reality, please reach out to Chamberlain homes at 207-282-7377 or Elliott@Chamberlainhomes.com

If you would like to participate in the project, monetary donations are also being accepted at all Town & Country Credit Union branches in the name “Fund for Karen Rand”.

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Armed Forces Day open house - American Legion Post #164 Depot Rd Falmouth - Noon to 3 PM

Submitted by Media Maven, History Blogger

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 9:38am

Armed Forces Day open house - American Legion Post #164 Depot Rd Falmouth - Noon to 3 PM

MEMBERS OF THE FALMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL LEAD A PANEL DISCUSSION ON WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING WORLD WAR II AND THE 1940'S. PARTICIPATING WILL BE LONG TIME RESIDENTS MARY HONAN, HANNAH RUSSELL, DAVID MERRILL, FRED CHASE AND CAROL KAUFFMAN.

MEMORABILIA WILL BE DISPLAYED AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

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Windham man arrested after allegdly fleeing traffic stop

Submitted by Krister Rollins, smiling politely

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 11:55am

WINDHAM, Maine (AP) - A Windham man is facing charges after police say he fled a traffic stop and led officers on a high-speed chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

Police say it started at about 10:30 p.m. Monday when police tried to pull over a car for having a rear plate light out. The car instead sped away.

The car eventually got boxed in on a dead end, and the driver ran into the woods.

Police using dogs eventually flushed the man out of the woods and arrested him at about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The man, identified as 33-year-old Matthew Higgins, was charged with eluding an officer, criminal speeding and driving to endanger.

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Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 8:16am

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Coalitions unite to combat teen substance abuse

Submitted by Tim Goff on Monday, April 29th, 5:52 pm

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- "Parents are the most important factor in a teen's decision making," stated Jo Morrissey, a member of 21 Reasons, an organization dedicated to preventing underage drinking. "We want parents to know that they are not alone and they are not the only parent who feels that way."

With prom and graduation season fast approaching, several substance abuse prevention coalitions in Cumberland County have joined forces to help parents keep their kids safe and sober.

"Our five substance abuse prevention coalitions have had to develop a campaign centered on one simple goal, to increase parents' comfort to reach out and talk to each other about what can be sensitive and awkward - teen substance abuse," Morrissey explained.

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