OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Just when it seems there’s no new way for the Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide to lose, another way presents itself. A two-error play in the top of the eighth inning sent the Tide to its 10th straight loss, this time losing 4-1 to the Keene Swamp Bats on Sunday night […]
2011
Thumbnails
thumb”¢nail (thum´nal´) ”¦ 2. anything quite small or brief, as a small drawing or short essay Thumbs up to a proposal in Alfred to make safety improvements to several high-traffic roads and intersections where accidents have occurred and speeding is the norm. Voters will have the chance to weigh in at a Special Town Meeting […]
Kermesse is a success
Six-year-old Maren Pinkham from West Paris appeared to be having a blast as she was jumping on one of the amusements at the 29th annual La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival on Saturday in Biddeford. (DINA MENDROS/Journal Tribune)
Locals dominate lax All-American teams
If there was any doubt that Cumberland County was the center of the Maine boys’ lacrosse world, a glimpse at the 2011 state All-American teams confirms it. Six of the nine boys’ and four of six girls’ All-Americans hail from Forecaster Country. The boys’ list featured Cape Elizabeth senior goalie Jack Roos, Deering junior longstick […]
When refueling airplanes, there’s lots of turbulence to avoid
Maine at Work: Prevent static electricity, don’t hurt your hands, replace the pins in the wheel base and NEVER scratch the plane.
Taking off on the wings of research
A Maine institute that did pioneering work with birds becomes a major player in environmental research.
Commercial tenants taking control
Portland’s high vacancy rate has landlords making concessions and changing how they fill big spaces.
Sports Digest
SOCCER Rugg’s second-half goal lifts Phoenix past Voltage Striker Charlie Rugg scored from a scramble in front of the net in the second half Sunday night to lead the MPS Portland Phoenix to a 1-0 victory over the Vermont Voltage in a USL Premier Development League game at Deering High’s Memorial Field. Former Cheverus goalkeeper […]
One-woman campaign to protect osprey nests
Rebecca Loveland hopes CMP will do more to save or move nests as a power grid upgrade proceeds.
Outreach fortifies ties with Muslims
Federal authorities build bridges with the Islamic community in Maine to promote understanding.