OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Looking to go out on Valentine’s Day but don’t have a baby-sitter? The Old Orchard Beach High School Class of 2014 has got you covered. The class is hosting a baby-sitting event at Jameson Elementary School for children in kindergarten through fifth grade on Valentine’s Day from 5-8 p.m. The cost […]
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Tigers nip the Rams
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Tigers boys basketball team got off to a hot start against the Kennebunk Rams Tuesday night, and although the Rams made it a close game, Biddeford’s relentless defense was too much as the Tigers prevailed with a 55-50 victory at Tiger Gymnasium. “We started out good, we controlled the boards, we […]
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Protecting pets will help in domestic violence situations
A slew of bills will soon begin working their way through committees in the state Legislature, to determine whether they will move forward or be killed. One bill that warrants support it that proposed by Rep. Andrea Boland, D-Sanford, which would include pets in protection from abuse orders. Currently, pets are included in final protection […]
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Natural Foodie: A parting gift as the little guy beckons
For the past several months, I’ve felt like a health-food version of the jock in the ’80s Brat Pack film “The Breakfast Club.” Each morning after I arrive at the Press Herald’s office in One City Center, I unpack a bag filled with two pieces of fruit, two lunches and at least one snack, plus […]
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Natural Foodie: A parting gift as the little guy beckons
For the past several months, I’ve felt like a health-food version of the jock in the ’80s Brat Pack film “The Breakfast Club.” Each morning after I arrive at the Press Herald’s office in One City Center, I unpack a bag filled with two pieces of fruit, two lunches and at least one snack, plus […]
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Girls’ Roundup: Freeport’s run sinks Poland
POLAND — Nina Davenport scored 16 points Tuesday night as Freeport got off to a good start in the second half to top Poland 41-29 in a Western Maine Conference girls’ basketball game. The Falcons (11-6) used a 10-2 run to start the third quarter to pull away from the Knights (6-11), who led 18-17 […]
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Boys’ Roundup: York sends Falmouth to first loss
YORK — Aaron Todd scored 10 of his game-high 23 points in the first quarter Tuesday night as York opened a 13-point lead and went on to beat previously undefeated Falmouth 65-39 in a Western Maine Conference schoolboy basketball game. The game matched the top two teams in Western Class B. York (16-1) suffered its […]
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Maine Colleges: Garland leads victory by USM
BOSTON—- Nicole Garland made six 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 23 points to lead five players in double figures as Southern Maine beat UMass-Boston 77-69 in a women’s basketball game Tuesday night. Haley Jordan added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Huskies (21-1, 10-1 Little East), who pulled away with an 18-4 run […]
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South Portland 52, Portland 42: File away a ranking
The Red Riots close in on the top seed for the tournament by winning their seventh straight game.
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Girls’ Basketball: Gray-New Gloucester adjusts, wins again
The Patriots switch defenses, rally past Greely and win a third straight game.