WATERVILLE — Waynflete sophomore Ben Shapiro told himself to forget the score, to play each point in isolation and concentrate on getting the tennis ball back across the net. Of course, staring into the barrel of triple-match point under the watchful gaze and enthusiastic responses of every other player from both Waynflete and George Stevens […]
2011
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Red Lobster restaurants tryingfor Maine ambiance nationally
NEW YORK — Red Lobster is trying to create the ambiance of a small, seaside town in Maine as it rolls out a three-year remodeling plan for its 700 U.S. and Canadian restaurants. The seafood chain is the latest eatery to spruce up its menu, décor and architecture to lure consumers who can afford to […]
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Suspect in 1998 U.S. Embassy blast is dead, Somalia says
Somali security forces didn’t realize at first that they had killed the most wanted man in East Africa.
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Democratic leaders say Rep. Anthony Weiner must resign
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders are now calling on Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign after the New York lawmaker embroiled in a Twitter scandal admitted he had online contact with a Delaware teenager. National party chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz says Weiner’s behavior is “indefensible” and his role in Congress is “untenable.” The Florida congresswoman says “this […]
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Lewiston reigns again in Class A tennis
WATERVILLE — With two match points already wasted, Lewiston senior Eric Morin steeled his gaze, tossed the tennis ball above his head and brought his racket down in a blur. Service winner. Fist pump. Match over. For the eighth time in nine years, the boys of Lewiston reign supreme in the world of Class A […]
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Police investigate Augusta death
AUGUSTA — State and local police are investigating the death of a 46-year-old Augusta man found dead in his Green Street apartment before dawn Saturday, Maine State Police spokesman Steve McCausland said. The police would not release the man’s identity because his next of kin had not been notified as of this afternoon. McCausland said […]
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Planes on display at jetport expo today, regardless of rain
PORTLAND — Thousands turned out this morning for the Portland International Jetport’s Aeronautical Expo. The expo, running until 4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, features dozens of aircraft. Attendees can get an up-close look at current military planes and helicopters as well as historical aircraft. Those interested could pay for […]
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Cabela’s launches $1 million fishing competition
Two lakes in Maine are among those in which tagged fish have been released.
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Adrian downgraded to tropical storm in Pacific
What had been the season’s first hurricane is expected to continue to weaken over the next two days.
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Music theater’s ‘Wonderettes’ transports audience to a 1958 prom
Throughout Maine, high school seniors are eagerly preparing for graduation. It’s a time of non-stop excitement and anticipation. And, for many, the festivities began with prom night. Maine State Music Theatre is paying tribute to these once-in-a-lifetime memories with Roger Bean’s nostalgic musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” which kicked off the theater’s summer season Wednesday. It […]