BIDDEFORD — The Maine Energy Recovery Company incinerator has been operating under an expired air license since 2005. A Department of Environmental Protection representative said this is on the “longer side” for a state license renewal, but that once the emissions level for one class of pollutants is finalized, the end will be in sight. […]
2011
Posted inJournal Tribune, Obituaries, Obituaries
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ethel C. Presby Dow, 81, died June 6, 2011. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at the Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church, corner of Washington and Fountain avenues. Come and share your memories of her. Chester A. Kimball, 79, of New Haven, Vt. and formerly […]
advertisement
Posted inJournal Tribune
Frustration setting in for Raging Tide
Designated hitter Fran Whitten went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs, Sunday, the Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach, but it wasn’t enough to halt the early season skid of the Raging Tide. The Tide dropped a 12-7 decision to the Mystic Schooners, and have now lost six games in a row. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
Posted inSports
Photo: A sea of runners
Runners make their way down Park Avenue on Sunday at the start of the third annual Portland Sea Dogs Father’s Day 5K. Nearly 1,200 runners finished the race, which raises money for prostate cancer research. Chris Harmon and Erica Jesseman, both of Scarborough, were the overall winners.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest
SOCCER U.S. advances to Gold Cup semis by topping Jamaica Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey scored for the United States in a 2-0 victory over Jamaica on Sunday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals in Washington. On Wednesday in Houston, the United States will face Panama, which upset the Americans during the group phase. Panama […]
Posted inSports
Snapshot
Athletes of the Year The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Athletes of the Year: 2011: Mia Rapolla, Gorham, and Peter Gwilym, Cheverus 2010: Jenni Roberts, Sanford, and Will Geoghegan, Brunswick 2009: Stephanie Whitten, Waterville, and Nate Doehler, Bonny Eagle 2008: Becky O’Brien, Greely, and Kyle Stilphen, Gardiner 2007: Kelsey Wilson, Gorham, and Jared Turcotte, Lewiston […]
Posted inSports
Local Baseball: Flaherty helps sink Mainers
LACONIA, N.H. – Regan Flaherty of Portland sparked a two-out, five-run rally with an RBI triple in the sixth inning, and the Laconia Muskrats held on for a 9-7 win over the Sanford Mainers in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game Sunday night. Paul Kronenfeld hit a two-run single during a five-run first inning […]
Posted inSports
Bulletin Board
Volunteers are needed for the 34th annual L.L. Bean 4th of July 10K road race and 1-mile kids’ fun run in Freeport, with specific volunteer opportunities available between 5:30 and 8 a.m. on race day. Volunteers receive a performance running shirt. To sign up or for more details about volunteering, please contact Marilyn Traiser at […]
Posted inSports
Blodgett headed to URI as assistant
Cindy Blodgett will join the Rhode Island coaching staff, according to Duke Coach Joanne P. McCallie.
Posted inSports
Flaherty drawing attention with hitting, versatility
For the first time in his professional baseball career, Ryan Flaherty is an All-Star.
The Chicago Cubs prospect from Portland is having a breakout season for the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and will participate in the Southern League Home Run Derby and All-Star Game tonight and tomorrow.