OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Road City Explorers (11-6) defeated the Old Orchard Beach Surge (5-9) with a final score of 6-5 on Monday night at The Ballpark. Joe Coyne got the Surge out to an early lead in the third inning with a solo shot to deep left field. The Explorers took a 2-1 […]
2015
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Youth will be served for local Legion baseball teams
There is no rest for local baseball players after the high school season came to an end, as the summer American Legion baseball season began Saturday. And while much of each team’s roster consists of varsity players from the high school teams, the summer season allows coaches to throw junior varsity players and incoming freshmen […]
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James Bandouveres
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — James A. Bandouveres, 86, of Old Orchard Beach, died on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Pine Point Center in Scarborough. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco
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Diddy arrested at UCLA, where son plays football
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hip-hop music mogul Diddy was released from jail after an alleged assault with a weight-room kettlebell at the athletic facilities of UCLA, where his son is on the football team, police said. Diddy, 45, whose real name is Sean Combs, was freed late Monday night after posting bail, several hours after […]
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Reading takes 3-of-4 from Sea Dogs
READING, PA — The Reading Fightin Phils (37-32) made it three straight wins, holding on for a 3-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (26-44) on Monday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. With the win, Reading takes 3-of-4 and leads the season series 9-6. RHP Zach Eflin (5-4) earned his third win of the season against Portland, […]
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Woman charged with wreath stealing to face trial
ALFRED — The Old Orchard Beach woman accused of allegedly stealing wreaths from a Saco cemetery will go on trial Thursday for three misdemeanor charges. Pamela Golarz, 57, has been charged Dec. 10 with theft by receiving stolen property, falsifying physical evidence, and theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. She pleaded not guilty on Dec. […]
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McConnell asks senators to cast pro-trade vote once more
WASHINGTON — Backers of President Barack Obama’s trade agenda are imploring key senators to stand by their previous votes when they revisit the issue in a showdown set for Tuesday. Opponents meanwhile are mounting an equally emotional push to keep Obama from obtaining “fast track” authority to negotiate trade agreements with Pacific Rim countries and […]
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Readers’ Forum
Thank you I would like to take this time to thank all of the generous, wonderful passerbys who saw me, an old man, sitting on my stool, doing my job as a crossing guard, and who stopped their cars to hand me a cup of coffee. One morning, this winter, it was 11 degrees and […]
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Barbara Picard
SHAPLEIGH — Barbara Picard, 83, of New Smyrna Beach Florida and Shapleigh, died on June 11, 2015. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Franco, Phillies rough up Yankees for 11-8 win
NEW YORK — Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg might have as much confidence in Maikel Franco as the young rookie third baseman has in himself. Sandberg gave Franco the greenlight on a 3-0 count in the sixth inning Monday, and the 22 year old slugger didn’t disappoint. He sent the pitch a long way into the […]