SCARBOROUGH – In high school sports, nothing is more menacing to opposing teams than consistency. After all, the inherent nature of the system is unpredictability. Who is coming up through middle school? Who is going to replace all that talent a team just lost? These are questions that plague the head coaches of even the […]
2011
Posted inAmerican Journal
Cornhuskers romp through Maine
SOUTH BERWICK – If Maine is known for lobster, summer vacations and long winters, Nebraska is equally known for its gently-rolling agricultural fields, diehard college football fans, and the Union Pacific Railroad. But it’s possible that another item should be tacked onto Nebraska’s list – high school wrestling. Whereas wrestling is a relatively small winter […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Cornhuskers romp through Maine
SOUTH BERWICK – If Maine is known for lobster, summer vacations and long winters, Nebraska is equally known for its gently-rolling agricultural fields, diehard college football fans, and the Union Pacific Railroad. But it’s possible that another item should be tacked onto Nebraska’s list – high school wrestling. Whereas wrestling is a relatively small winter […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Traffic, safety concerns slow Yarmouth housing proposal
YARMOUTH — At what was expected to be a final review last week, the Planning Board tabled a vote on the McKearney Village subdivision off Hillside Street. Members decided instead to conduct a site walk and further discuss public concerns about safety and traffic issues. Project manager William Conway of Sebego Technics in Westbrook said […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth trash, recycling changes take effect
FALMOUTH — Residents will see changes to their curbside trash and recycling pick-ups beginning Wednesday, July 6. Two “silver bullet” recycle bins will also be moved from their current locations to the transfer station. Trash and recycling will now be picked up at the curb every week by Pine Tree Waste, which will utilize divided […]
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General named to head US force OKs drawdown
Lt. Gen. John R. Allen says the drawdown will impress on Afghan leaders the need to urgently grow their own security forces to take over as U.S. troops leave.
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The boys are back: Scarborough overcomes adversity on the way to lax crown
SCARBOROUGH – Like so many similar stories, the true tale for the Scarborough boys lacrosse team in 2011 began with frustration. The Red Storm opened the season by smashing three straight opponents. Confident after this seemingly easy start that they’d perhaps trapped lightning in a bottle, Scarborough traveled to Falmouth on April 30. And got […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland teen juggles his way to world stage
CUMBERLAND — Balls and clubs, flaming torches and knives: none are a match for the juggling skills of Will Silvers. The 14-year-old, who will be a freshman this fall at Greely High School, will match talents with other people his age next month in the World Juggling Federation’s junior competition. He got into the craft […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland's July 4 celebration adds bicycle valet service
PORTLAND — Food, fireworks, a funny man and the symphony are all on tap for this year’s Independence Day celebration on the Eastern Promenade. The Stars and Stripes Spectacular will officially begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 4, with a performance by comedian Bob Marley. The Portland Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7:40 p.m. […]
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Portland man wins bronze at Transplant Games
Greg Gelinas of Portland is bringing home the bronze after placing third last week in the 400-meter freestyle at the World Transplant Games in Goteborg, Sweden. At 52, this was Gelinas’ third trip to the World Transplant Games. He competed in swimming for Team USA. This was the first medal Gelinas has won at the […]