LISBON The newly formed Positive Change Lisbon group is tackling its first annual cleanup day Saturday in an effort to beautify the town all along Route 196. With about 100 volunteers expected to participate in the effort, Ross Cunningham, president of the new group, invited anyone who may want to help to join in. Volunteers […]
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Stephen Drew opens season with Sea Dogs for rehab stint
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs opened their season with an extra player on the roster, and it was an extra treat for fans of the Boston Red Sox. New Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew made his first rehab appearance Thursday night at Hadlock Field after opening the season on Boston’s seven-day disabled list with […]
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Busted: The top 4 most common pet myths
(BPT) – It’s no secret that Americans love their pets. When it comes to U.S. pet ownership, 39 percent of households own at least one dog, and 33 percent own at least one cat, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Furry family members bring joy and excitement to a household, and providing […]
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And on a positive note…
Acton Elementary School eighth-graders Baileigh McGoon, Chesley Smith and Hannah Miller display some of the positive messages created by students after they initiated the idea a couple of months ago. At first, the girls placed notes with messages on the mirror of the girls’ bathroom and that was so well-received, it was expanded to the […]
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Message is clear: Sexual assault won’t be tolerated
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which offers a great opportunity for people to get involved with the Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine. The organization is always seeking volunteers to help answer calls for its 24-Hour Crisis & Support Line, and they’re offering a free training session beginning next week, to train volunteers […]
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Stephen Drew opens season with Sea Dogs for rehab stint
Boston Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew, on a rehab assignment in Portland, heads toward first base after hitting an RBI groundout during the Portland Sea Dogs’ 13-5 loss to the Trenton Thunder at Hadlock Field in Portland on Thursday. (WIL KRAMLICH/Journal Tribune)
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Five fast fixes and tips for a summer-ready car
(BPT) – With summer just around the corner, it’s time to get your car in tip-top shape to withstand hot days and long road trips. Summer driving requires your car to run differently; some adjustments and inspections are important to ensure your vehicle lasts season to season. Follow these five fast fixes and inspections to cruise through the […]
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And on a positive note…
ACTON — What started as a small project, posting compliments and positive messages in a girl’s bathroom at Acton Elementary School, has blossomed to include the entire school. Now, students and staff who walk down the hall past the school library can peer at the wall to look for a message directed squarely at them. […]