‘Suspended Worlds’ historical program Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will host a program about vintage theater scenery 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 100 Main St. (Route 4A), Buxton. Guest speaker Christine Hadsel, director of Curtains Without Borders, will present “Suspended Worlds” -historic theater scenery in Maine. “A hundred years ago, grand drapes and painted backdrops […]
October 2014
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House District 35, Westbrook
Dillon Bates (D) Age: 26 Address: 47 Garfield St. Apt. 1, Westbrook Occupation: Education director at Schoolhouse Arts Center. Political experience: Elected delegate three times to the state convention. Q: How do you plan to make a difference for your communities if elected to the Legislature? Be specific. A: If I am fortunate enough to […]
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House District 35, Westbrook
Dillon Bates (D) Age: 26 Address: 47 Garfield St. Apt. 1, Westbrook Occupation: Education director at Schoolhouse Arts Center. Political experience: Elected delegate three times to the state convention. Q: How do you plan to make a difference for your communities if elected to the Legislature? Be specific. A: If I am fortunate enough to […]
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Interim chiefs compliment Pardue’s work
WESTBROOK – Interim Police Chief Janine Roberts, as well as interim Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte, were sworn in by City Clerk Lynda Adams Monday morning at the Westbrook Public Safety building on Main Street. The interim positions were announced two weeks ago following the resignation of Michael Pardue, the director of public safety, after nearly […]
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South Portland survives Sanford, wins fourth in a row
SOUTH PORTLAND—What a difference a month makes. South Portland’s football team was drubbed by powerhouse Thornton Academy in the season opener and it looked as if the Red Riots would be a non-factor this fall, but with just three weeks to go in the regular season, South Portland finds itself on the short list of […]
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In extra innings again, Royals beat Angels for 2-0 series lead
Kansas City, in its first playoffs in almost three decades, is one win away from eliminating the team with baseball’s best record this year.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Falmouth runs past Westbrook in football
The Yachtsmen roll to a 27-8 victory as Connor Aube scores three times and the defense makes critical plays.
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Tim McGraw finds his way to explain ‘Portland, Maine’ song
The singer calls a radio station to tell the story behind the lyrics: ‘I don’t know where that is. I don’t want to know.’
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Unbeaten no more…NYA ends Yarmouth's run in OT
YARMOUTH—A perfect bounce spelled the end of the quest for a perfect season in a gem of a field hockey game Friday afternoon. Undefeated Yarmouth made the very short trip to rival North Yarmouth Academy and appeared en route to its 11th straight win when senior standout Kallie Hutchinson scored on a penalty corner before […]
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Maine’s cool summer kindles hot foliage this fall
Unlike some of the dull leaf-peeping seasons of the recent past, this one has been eye-popping, and tourists appear to be taking notice.