Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 6/19 Bark in the Park fundraiser, 6:15 p.m., Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave., Portland, 563-7695, $8 for people and dogs, free for children under 2. Saturday 6/22 Used DVD and book sale to benefit Friends of Feral Felines, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Ave., Portland, 797-3014. Trot for Tots […]
2013
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
George E. Manning Jr., 66: A staple of the Portland waterfront
PORTLAND — George E. Manning Jr., 66, of Portland and formerly of Massachusetts, died unexpectedly June 11. He was born in Boston, Mass., on July 18, 1946, the son of George E. Sr. and Grace Manning. He was raised in Massachusetts, graduating from Chelmsford High School. Manning worked as a fisherman on the North Star vessel […]
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MLB Roundup: Scherzer goes to 10-0 as Tigers top Orioles
DETROIT – Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night. Scherzer became the first pitcher to begin a season 10-0 — with all decisions coming in starts — since Roger Clemens went 11-0 for Toronto in […]
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Bruins halfway there
Tuukka Rask makes 28 saves as the Bruins shut out the Blackhawks to grab a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup finals.
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Sports Digest
TENNIS Third-seeded Isner loses to Donskoy in first round at Topshelf Open John Isner was one of four seeds to lose in the first round at the rain-interrupted tournament at Rosmalen, Netherlands, as the third-seeded American lost 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 to Evgeny Donskoy. Defending champion David Ferrer, the French Open runner-up, opens play Tuesday […]
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Feature obituary: Edith Libby, 102, gifted seamstress who gave to community
Mrs. Libby was recognized in March as the oldest resident at all of Avesta’s 68 properties.
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Town government makes a fresh start in Old Orchard Beach
Months of tension dissipate as six recalled councilors leave office and their replacements are sworn in.
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Rutgers new AD is ready to work
Julie Hermann, vowing support for all student-athletes, has her own history of detractors.
Posted inNation & World
Most destructive Colorado fire doused by rain showers
The Black Forest Fire has destroyed 502 homes near Colorado Springs.
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Bulletin Board
Seats from the historic Bangor Auditorium, which closed in March, will be available for purchase on June 21 and 22 to benefit the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame. The seats will be sold in pairs for $25 per pair. The sale will take place at the Bass Park complex from 1 to 6 p.m. June […]