Perhaps the most recognizable person in the Portland High School athletic community over the past 15 years is moving on. Audrey McKenzie, the school’s athletic trainer, but just as importantly, a cheerleader and counselor, is leaving to take a full-time position with Orthopedic Associates in Brunswick, continuing as an athletic trainer and dealing in part […]
2011
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Sox lose fourth straight
Boston loses 6-4 at Pittsburgh despite hitting three homers and also drops out of first place, a half-game behind New York.
advertisement
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Jenks stays on target, but Sea Dogs go awry
Manchester rallies past Portland after rehabbing reliever Bobby Jenks pitches a scoreless inning
Posted inNews
N.Y. vote will have an impact nationwide
Jubilant human rights activists insist that marriage equality across the U.S. is now a question of when, not if.
Posted inNews
Nowhere’s special
Fishing interests in remote Washington County fear the sight of wind turbines will ruin the escape they offer
Posted inNews
Next Maine Event: Bath celebrates Fourth with Heritage Days
Four days of great live music and entertainment make Bath Heritage Days the destination to help your family celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend. “Our parade and fireworks are big and better than anyone else’s,” says Jennifer Geiger, director of Main Street Bath. “We invest a fair amount of money in the fireworks to […]
Posted inNews
Maine Event: Balloons from beach to ballpark
THE SPIRIT IN AMERICA HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL is keeping people in Old Orchard Beach entertained this weekend. The event, which ends today, includes tethered hot air balloon rides, a street bazaar, the Nor’Easters Kite Club exhibition and games like “Minute to Win It in OOB.”
Posted inNews
Lawmakers put key proposals on hold
More than 120 legislative bills – several high profile – are being carried over to the session that starts in January.
Posted inNews
‘Calling All Cars’ show gets enthusiasts revved up
Organized by Portland Police Chief James Craig, the event draws about 85 vehicles.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry
Maine is such a diverse state, it can sometimes seem unfamiliar even to people who live here. Robert Chute of Poland Spring explores that theme in this week’s poem about Down East. Driving Down East By Robert M. Chute Crossing the Penobscot on Route One we enter a different country. Our home state on […]