The Royals collect their 10th state title – but first since 1993 – with an 83-45 victory.
March 2012
Bill Nemitz: Benjamin Pollard trains his sights on Senate, and why not?
Make no mistake about it, Benjamin Pollard fully understands how most people perceive his crusade to become Maine’s next U.S. senator.
Limbaugh apologizes for calling law student ‘slut,’ ‘prostitute’
After coming under fire from Democrats, many Republicans, women and advertisers, radio host Rush Limbaugh says he ‘did not intend a personal attack.’
Man who shot famous JFK Jr. photo dead at 76
The photographer who took the iconic picture of John F. Kennedy Jr. saluting his father’s coffin during the slain president’s 1963 funeral has died. He was 76.
Dine Out Maine: Back Bay Grill rises to top with a focus on excellence
Unlike many, I have not had a long or deep love affair with Back Bay Grill in Portland. But that’s nothing more than negligence. I’ve dined there only twice before in its nearly 25-year existence. Now, like many, I am head over heels. Feb. 11 brought out Valentine’s Day celebrants who wanted a weekend outing […]
Bike tracks lead to arrest in South Portland burglary
Money and cigarettes were taken from Cumberland Farms early Saturday morning, according to police.
Arts Calendar March 7-18
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is looking for submissions for “Paint for Preservation 2012,” its annual juried wet paint auction. Deadline for submissions is March 28; samples should be submitted on CD or via e-mail; form/instructions at capelandtrust.org/paintforpreservation/2012. Saturday 3/17 “Our Town,” auditions, 1 p.m., callbacks on 3/18 at 6 […]
Missing Maine toddler remembered at vigil
More than 100 people gathered today to remember missing toddler Ayla Reynolds and donate teddy bears in her name. Reynolds has been missing two-and-a-half months.
Community Calendar March 7-18
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 3/10 Devonsquare/Schooner Fare reunion concert to benefit the Jack McPhillips Memorial Fund, 6:30 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 253 Pine Point Road, $20 reserved/$25 premier/$25 mezzanine, thelandingatpinepoint.com. Rescues on the Runway: introducing adoptable dogs to potential pet-owners, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Center Court, Maine Mall, 364 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, […]
YouTube phenomenon has girls asking: Am I pretty?
Hundreds of these video have been posted, which generate nasty and hurtful responses. Some experts say the videos represent a new type of distress signal by pre-teen and teenage girls.