It’s only a three-game series in June, but many expect these two to square off again in October’s Fall Classic.
2011
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Portland Pirates Timeline
May 22, 1992: After 15 years, the Maine Mariners leave Portland to become the Providence Bruins. March 26, 1993: The Portland Pirates are born as owner Tom Ebright brings the Baltimore Skipjacks to Maine and signs a three-year lease with the Cumberland County Civic Center. They are affiliated with the Washington Capitals. Oct. 8, 1993: […]
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Maine judiciary looks into electronic filing system
Such a system could save money in the long term. At issue is the initial cost.
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Tom Caron: Interleague baseball? Please, cut it back
I’ve never liked interleague play in Major League Baseball. This year, I like it even less. For years, I’ve been saying that there are too many interleague games in baseball. Each year, exciting playoff races are put on hold for a full two weeks as the leagues square off, with each American League playing 18 […]
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Dispatches, June 28, 2011
BATH Fire won’t delay Navy ship but Maine BEP appeal could The U.S. Navy said a fire that erupted May 20 in the engine stack of a Navy destroyer docked at Bath Iron Works will not delay the vessel’s scheduled departure in September. Chris Johnson, a spokesman for the Naval Sea Systems Command, said an […]
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Portland Pirates sail under a new flag
In a news conference Monday at the Civic Center, the Portland Pirates ended a weekend of speculation by announcing they will become the Phoenix Coyotes’ new American Hockey League affiliate.
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U.S. looks to set vehicle target of 56.2 average mpg by 2025
Automakers are asked their views of the goal, one that would add to car costs and reshape what people drive.
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At Camp Invention, Maine students come together to take things apart
Camp Invention, in Maine for the first time, stresses fun and teamwork for kids entering grades 1-6.
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Bulletin Board, June 28, 2011
The Urban Epic Challenge, presented by Oxford Networks, will be held Saturday, July 9 on the Portland waterfront. The 4.5-mile course starts on the East End Trail and features obstacles designed with the input of experts from the worlds of fitness, outdoor recreation, mountain operations and the military. The cost to register is $45 until […]
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Rod Blagojevich convicted on 17 counts
The former Illinois governor now faces a prison term that experts say could be 10 to 15 years.