March 2010 – Page 185 – The Portland Press Herald

The gilded vane sails once again

by Trevor Maxwell March 8, 2010

(Originally posted 1/4/2007) Seth Amoroso tightened the final strap that would carry the gilded copper weather vane back to its perch atop City Hall in Portland. The construction superintendent then nodded at Jeremy Kilbreth and Jim Cormier, who were standing in a steel basket, about to ride 170 feet into the sky. ”I think we’re […]

Darien L. Richardson, 25: Valued education, loved family

by Heather Gunther March 8, 2010August 7, 2015

SOUTH PORTLAND — Darien Leigh Richardson, 25, of South Portland, died unexpectedly Feb. 28 due to complications from a gunshot wound inflicted during a home invasion on Jan. 8. Born March 26, 1984, in Portland, she was a beloved daughter of Wayne and Judith (Johnston) Richardson. She grew up in South Portland and graduated with […]

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Hoops season was nothing but net

by Michael Hoffer March 8, 2010August 7, 2015

Another tremendous basketball season is in the books. The 2009-10 campaign had no shortage of drama – too much drama at times – passion and excitement. When all was said and done, teams from the city of Portland were right in the middle of things, stealing headlines from start to finish. The Cheverus boys didn’t […]

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Locals take part in swim, track New Englands

by Michael Hoffer March 8, 2010

City swimmers, divers and track and field athletes competed against the best in the region at recent New England meets. The swimming and diving championships were held late last month at the University of New Hampshire. Deering freshman Genevieve Worthely won the 100 breaststroke (1 minute, 6.69 seconds). Senior teammate Kristen Grandonico was runner-up in […]

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