SOUTH PORTLAND – Mary Kahl, a prominent lawyer who served as corporation counsel for the City of South Portland for 17 years and was active in organizing the city’s annual Art in the Park event, died unexpectedly Saturday. She was 59. Kahl served as South Portland’s city attorney from 1991 to 2008. There, she took […]
2011
Hazelbaker leads the way as Sea Dogs collect a win
Jeremy Hazelbaker hits two homers and drives in six runs to help stomp the Fisher Cats, 9-5.
On Baseball: A worst season is possible, but good signs also there
The Eastern League All-Star break begins today. That gives the Portland Sea Dogs a two-day break from what has been a trying season. Portland is 35-54, on track to becoming the worst team in franchise history. While a minor league team’s record is not vital to the parent club, the Boston Red Sox would like […]
State halts land sales, voids warden deal
Sale rules will be clarified and a probe is still possible after the purchase by the prison chief is ruled illegal.
On the Move
NEW FACES • The following people were hired at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston: Christopher Mickalide joined the agency as a kitchen aide in the nutrition program. Catherine Higginbotham was named a member services specialist in the EIM division. • The following people were hired by S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc. Nate Strout joined the firm’s office in […]
Russell statue site is selected
The tribute to Bill Russell, the Celtics legend, will be placed in City Hall Plaza in Boston.
Maine team wins national AAU title
The Maine Firecrackers go 7-0 to win the U14 girls’ basketball title, and the U13 team falls in the final.
Dow gives up 151 points on European debt crisis
Investors’ concerns about government defaults are spreading beyond Greece to Italy and Spain.
Briefcase
Alcoa Inc.’s earnings rise, may reflect broader trend Alcoa Inc.’s second-quarter earnings rose as improvement in the manufacturing sector brought higher sales and prices that offset rising raw material costs. The aluminum manufacturing giant reported double-digit increases in sales to the packaging, commercial transportation, and building and construction industries. It also sold more to customers […]
Murdoch phone hacking scandal widens
New reports say a tabloid targeted a former prime minister as well as Prince Charles and his wife.