LONDON Serena Williams sounded far less surprised than pretty much anyone else that her 34- match winning streak ended. At Wimbledon, where she was seeded No. 1 and is a fivetime champion. Despite leading 3-0 and 4-2 in the final set. In the fourth round. Against someone seeded 23rd. “Come on, guys, let’s get with […]
2013
Belanger pitches his team to win
BATH — Matt Belanger struck out nine, leading Midcoast Insurance to a 10-3 Coastal Babe Ruth victory over Harvey Metals of Lisbon on Thursday at Varnum Field. Midcoast Insurance jumped out to a 5-0 first-inning lead and led 10-0 after four frames. Belanger walked four and permitted five hits in his complete game effort. Nicholas […]
MWBC announces time trial date
TOPSHAM — The Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club recently announced its sponsorship of the Merrymeeting Time Trial. This challenging event will take place at Roller World, located off of Rt. 201. The event is scheduled for Aug. 11. Registration for the event is available at www.bikereg.com until Aug. 9. Day of registration is possible on the […]
Topsham ARFCU doubles-up Goodwin’s
TOPSHAM — In Coastal Babe Ruth Action on Sunday, Topsham Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union downed Goodwin’s of Brunswick, 8-4. Strong pitching by Matt Holt, and timely hits and sacrifices by the entire team, including a double by Kyle Brennan and hits by Kyle Brady and Corson Swan, led Topsham ARFCU to the win. Catcher […]
UMaine’s 2013/14 hockey slate released
ORONO — The University of Maine announced the 2013–2014 men’s ice hockey schedule on Monday, which includes a Frozen Fenway game and a trip to new Hockey East member Notre Dame. “I am looking forward to our 2013-2014 schedule,” said Maine head coach Red Gendron. “Our slate features five teams and at least nine games […]
Deadliest day on road
MALVERN, PA — Independence Day is typically a time for barbecues, family gatherings and celebrating the birth of the nation, however, for many travelers this holiday it may end in tragedy. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), July 4 is now the deadliest day on the road for all Americans. […]
BUGS, BUGS & MORE BUGS
I get a lot of e-mail questions about gardening since each week this column appears in a dozen papers around New England — and I usually include my e-mail address. Among the most common is one that reads something like this: “Dear Henry, Something is eating my (you fill in the blank: roses, cucumbers, broccoli […]
Week alone means babies are growing up
I knew this would happen. Indeed, in a column last year, I told you that it would happen. My youngest son, Lindell, went into kindergarten in September as a baby, and he came out in June a little boy. Despite knowing everything I do about little boys and the first day of kindergarten (also known […]
Bath Garden Club marks 65th year
BATH — It was a celebration of 65 years for the Bath Garden Club at it’s annual meeting held on June 4 at Sebasco Harbor Resort. After a buffet luncheon the slate of new officers was announced. Outgoing President Barbara Richards welcomed the new president, Joan Toy. Additional officers for the upcoming year are Liz […]