If you’re a baseball fan in the state of Maine, and a Boston Red Sox fan, you may want to the remember the name of Matt Marquis. It’s one that is likely to be brought up many times in the near future. Marquis, a University of Maryland player and current outfielder for the Old Orchard […]
2011
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Cape Fire Department honors volunteers
CAPE ELIZABETH — Five Fire Department volunteers were recognized for their service and 12 anniversaries were celebrated at the department’s annual appreciation night at Purpoodock Club. The Fire Department has five companies with 105 volunteers. The top award, named for the late John J. Civile, was presented to John Norton, captain of the Cape Elizabeth […]
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Mid-coast Meetings: July 1 – 7
Brunswick Wed. 7/6 7 p.m. Marine Resource Brunswick Station Thu. 7/7 6:30 p.m. Elementary School Building Committee BS Bath Tue. 7/5 7 p.m. Planning Board CH Wed. 7/6 7 p.m. Forestry Committee CH Topsham There are no meetings scheduled for this time period. Harpswell Tue. 7/5 3 p.m. Conservation Commission TO Tue. 7/5 5:30 p.m. […]
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The Great Outdoors: Exploring Deering Oaks Park in Portland
It seemed an impossible undertaking, but we recently turned an early morning dental appointment into an absolutely delightful experience by tacking on a two-hour exploration of Portland’s Deering Oaks Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. I have lived in the Portland area for 58 years and feel embarrassed that I have never taken the time to […]
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Cape 'Art Night' begins July 8
CAPE ELIZABETH — A new monthly display of work by local artists, photographers and artisans called “Art Night on the Cape” will begin July 8. About a dozen businesses will display work by various residents for the month, with open houses the second Friday of the month. Participating pairings for the month of July are […]
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South Sports Roundup
Seacoast Field Hockey Club hosting camp The Seacoast Field Hockey Club is holding a camp July 18-21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Scarborough High School turf field. The camp is open to players in 9th through 12th grades. The cost is $50 per day or $175 for the week. FMI, seacoastunited.org. Scarborough hosting […]
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Weekend’s forecast has lots of sun – and tourists
Pleasant weather is expected, and ‘people are ready to get out,’ state tourism officials predict.
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Senators’ furlough rescinded to deal with debt-limit decision
Posturing continues in the absence of a deal for keeping the U.S. fiscally afloat.
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Little Egret is a BIG attraction
Bird watchers armed with telescopes and cameras are flocking to the Scarborough Marsh to see a rare Little Egret.
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Gay marriage backers to try again
Inspired by a ‘historic moment’ in New York, Maine organizers want to begin gathering signatures to put the issue back on the ballot by November 2012