Rail officials begin a pilot project to see if train riders want to rent two-wheelers to pedal around the peninsula.
2013
Residents question Portland mayor on sale of city park
Mayor Michael Brennan’s first Meet the Mayor session draws about 25 residents to City Hall to discuss their concerns.
Residents question Portland mayor on sale of city park
Mayor Michael Brennan’s first Meet the Mayor session draws about 25 residents to City Hall to discuss their concerns.
North Yarmouth Academy Spring Athletes of the Year
MALE JACOB SCAMMON, Senior—Lacrosse All-American WMC all-star, first-team, midfield Senior all-star Scammon’s scoring ability helped NYA establish itself as one of the top teams in the state and he capped his high school career with a coveted recognition. Scammon lives in Freeport, started playing lacrosse in the third grade and came to NYA for middle […]
Greely Rangers Spring Athletes of the Year
MALE BAILEY TRAIN, Junior-Baseball WMC All-Conference, first-team, pitcher Underclass all-star The engine that powered the Rangers to another superb season, Train did the job with his bat and his dominant right arm. Train came to the sport naturally as his father pitched at Bowdoin. He started playing at a young age and while also taking […]
Ireland’s parliament approves life-saving abortions
It is the predominantly Catholic country’s first legislative step away from an outright ban.
Falmouth Yachtsmen Spring Athletes of the Year
MALE THOMAS FORTIER, Senior-Baseball WMC Class B Player of the Year WMC all-star, first-team, pitcher Winkin Award (Maine Mr. Baseball) finalist Hood Sportsmanship Award finalist Western Maine Umpire Association Award (top player in Class B/C) Senior All-Star Maine vs. New Hampshire Senior All-Star One no-hitter in a season is an impressive feat. Two is jawdropping, […]
Testimony connects Whitey Bulger to series of murders
The judge also rejects a request from lawyers to suspend the trial because Bulger needs a break.
Good to the last out, Sox again come back
Timely hitting with two outs enables Boston to take three out of four from Seattle.
Report: National forest trails poorly maintained
There is a $314 million maintenance backlog, a government report finds.