Arrests 7/4 at midnight. Amer H. Radhi, 45, no address listed, was arrested on Warren Avenue by Officer Jessica Brown on charges of burglary (commercial) and criminal trespass. 7/4 at 7 a.m. Leanna M. Rhode, 24, no address listed, was arrested on Emery Street by Officer John Morin on a charge of criminal trespass. 7/4 […]
2013
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Helen B. Carrick, 91
PORTLAND — Helen B. Carrick, 91, of Portland and formerly of Springfield, Mass., died at Maine Medical Center on July 1. She was born July 17, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur and Florence Johnson. She grew up in Springfield, attending local schools and later Bay Path College in Boston. Carrick worked for many years […]
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Portland School Notebook: July 17
Riverton Elementary School recognized aspirational program Riverton Elementary School is one of 12 Maine elementary schools recognized by Maine College Circle and the Perloff Foundation for leadership in raising students’ aspirations. The nonprofits have supported such work in Maine elementary and middle schools since 1992. Seven years ago, Riverton teamed up with cPort Credit Union and […]
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MLB Notebook: Bud Selig says anti-doping stance has passed test
NEW YORK – With his staff pursuing yet another investigation into performance-enhancing drugs, Commissioner Bud Selig defended baseball’s drug-testing program on the eve of the All-Star game and insisted “this sport is cleaner than it’s ever been.” Selig declined to detail timing for decisions in the probe of the closed anti-aging clinic Biogenesis, accused of […]
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Legalize marijuana? Portland voters will get final say
Voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to OK possession of 2.5 ounces by adults older than 21.
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Home Run Derby: Yoenis Cespedes worthy of a starring role
Although not selected for the game, the Oakland outfielder outslugs Bryce Harper.
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NHL Notebook: Flyers welcome ex-goaltender to front office
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Flyers hired a familiar face, Ron Hextall, as assistant general manager and director of hockey operations. Philadelphia General Manager Paul Holmgren made the announcement on Monday, as the Flyers welcomed back one of the most successful goaltenders in franchise history. Hextall, 49, played 11 seasons for the Flyers, appearing in 489 […]
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Chris Davis on crush course to stardom as slugger
Yet not too long ago the Oriole seemed mired in the minors.
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Blanked again: Sea Dogs staying down
New Hampshire wins its sixth in a row as Portland suffers a third straight shutout loss, 5-0.
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Personal drive puts Maine novice in power-lifting record books
Aimee Leclerc, 40, sets a world record in the strict curl, lifting 60.6 pounds in the 97-pound weight class.