His portrayal of a rumpled, absent-minded detective became one of the most memorable in TV history.
2011
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TechMaine presents awards for best websites
PORTLAND — TechMaine presented its Best of the Web awards at the Tech Awards 2011 Gala on Thursday.. TechMaine, a statewide trade association for technology industries, has been presenting the awards to Maine businesses and individuals since 2002. This year’s winners are: Corporate image site: verrilldana.com Nonprofit site: portlandmusicfoundation.org Arts & entertainment site: themainemag.com […]
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Juliana L’Heureux: Morin reunion at 70th wedding anniversary
ALFRED — Genealogy was the topic of conversation during June’s lively Morin family’s Franco-American gathering in Alfred. More than 100 family members and guests gathered to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Ralph, 93, and Irene (Martel), 88, Morin, who were married on June 14, 1941, at Notre Dame Church in Saco. Their six children […]
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Community Calendar: June 29 – July 10
Greater Portland Benefits Call to Register Vehicles for benefit car show, to benefit Portland Police Youth Activities League, open to classic, new, green or muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, $15 registration fee, includes T-shirt; June 25 show in Portland; hosted by Portland Police Department and Portland Motor Club, register at PortlandMotorClub.com, Kal Rogers, 233-9970. Saturday 7/2 […]
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Maine’s ocean kayak trail given top ranking
Outside magazine has named the Maine Island Trail the nation’s best sea-kayaking trail.
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Maine woman guilty in nursing home assault
A Bangor woman is sentenced to six years in prison for trying to suffocate a 97-year-old woman with a pillow.
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Arts and Entertainment Calendar: June 29 – July 10
Greater Portland Books, Authors Wednesday 6/29 Book Launch and Author Event, with Jim Witherell, author of “L.L. Bean: The Man and His Company,” 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., Freeport, freeportlibrary.com. Thursday 6/30 Book Launch and Signing, with Linda and Martha Greenlaw, authors of “The Maine Summers Cookbook,” 7 p.m., Nonesuch Books & […]
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Nestle steps up water tests after odor complaints
The company says the odor in Poland Spring water bottled at its Framingham, Mass., facility was caused by a harmless bacteria.
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County extension board seeks volunteers
The Cumberland County Extension Association is looking for people to serve on its board of directors. The association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for 4-H and youth development, agriculture and horticulture, natural resources, family living, food safety and nutrition. It also oversees the county portion of […]
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Anthem foundation donates $100K for nurse training
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s charitable arm will create a training lab at CMCC in Auburn