Olivia Leavitt raised the level of her game and wound up with two state championships.
2013
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Telegram All-State Boys’ Tennis: State champ Friedland exits with impressive resume
Jordan Friedland of Lincoln Academy has left a lasting impression on and off the courts.
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That car-rental reservation doesn’t guarantee a ride
We’re sorry, sir, but we don’t have any cars left. That was my unpleasant welcome to Michigan by Hertz. I had a reservation. They saw the reservation. The problem: Hertz hadn’t actually saved me a car. Reserving a car is different than almost any other travel product. Airfare is typically non-refundable once you purchase a […]
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Datebook
Tuesday “Writing the Narrative for your Business Plan,” 2 to 5 p.m. at SCORE offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. Cost is $35 with online registration. For details or to register, visit www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 on weekday mornings. Wednesday “Cybersecurity: Protect your business information, data and networks,” 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free workshop sponsored […]
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Barney Frank: Syria may need intervention, but the U.S. should steer clear
The unfolding rebellion in Syria doesn’t threaten our security or economic interests.
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On the Move
NEW FACES • Amy Morley of Lamoine joined the Maine Community Foundation as an executive assistant. Most recently, Morley was director of operations for the Institute for Humane Education in Surry. • Jeff Perry joined Benchmark Residential & Investment Real Estate. Perry, of Cumberland, has more than 25 years of experience in real estate valuation, […]
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Running: Top July 4th races as popular as ever
Here comes July 4 with its laden platter of road races around the state, among them the 36rd edition of 4 on the Fourth at Bridgton. The holiday classic is clicking off registrations the way Colin Peddie and Michele Hallet clicked off the miles in their course-record runs in 1987, in 18 minutes, 46 seconds, […]
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Golf: Maine Amateur field taking shape with qualifying in full swing
One down, two to go for men’s Maine Amateur qualifying tournaments. On Thursday, Brian Knipp of Lake Kezar Country Club shot an even-par 71 at Biddeford-Saco to gain medalist honors in the first qualifier. Forty-four golfers qualified at Biddeford-Saco for the state amateur. There are two more qualifying tournaments — Tuesday at Martindale Country Club […]
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‘Watch Dogs’ leads pack as gaming gets real
A video game based on a hacker feels like the nightly news about surveillance and data collection.
Posted inOpinion
Michael Cuzzi: Looking back at a wild week in Maine politics
From the Legislature’s finale to Mike Michaud’s entry in the 2014 governor’s race – a lot to take in.