2015
Dumoulin recalled to Penguins
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have recalled defensemen Brian Dumoulin and Scott Harrington from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, it was announced Sunday by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford. Both players have spent a majority of the season helping WBS allow the fewest goals (153) in the AHL, while also seeing […]
Saturday Sports Roundup
Red Claws fall at home to Fort Wayne, eliminated in 1st round From Staff Reports PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws saw their playoff hopes come to an end Saturday afternoon at the Portland Expo, falling to the defending champion Fort Wayne Mad Ants, 121-111. Fort Wayne’s 121 points are the most the Red Claws […]
Russo named TA Teacher of the Year
SACO — English teacher Amber Russo has been named Thornton Academy’s Teacher of the Year for her outstanding efforts in the classroom, and is Thornton Academy’s nominee for the 2016 Maine Teacher of the Year award. In addition to teaching junior English, Russo started a Freshman Focus class four years ago to assist high-risk incoming […]
Augliera, Sea Dogs roughed up by Reading
PORTLAND — Tomorrow is a new day. Portland Sea Dogs manager Billy McMillon said that’s his philosophy, and that’s the message he sent after Sunday’s game against the Reading Fightin Phils. It’s about all McMillon could say, as the Sea Dogs got crushed 10-2 in the finale of a three-game series at Hadlock Field. Things […]
Report: Iran suspends hajj trips to Saudi Arabia amid spat
By NASSER KARIMI Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran — Iran suspended all trips by pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on Monday amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, state television reported. Iran’s Culture Ministry made the decision over alleged abuse suffered by two male Iranian pilgrims traveling through Saudi’s Jeddah airport in March trying to return […]
Salvation Army shares its heritage, history
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Jack Kerr, Director of the Salvation Army Eastern Territory Heritage Museum and Historical Society held up a delicate-looking packaged piece of clothing on display Saturday at the Salvation Army. It was the baptismal gown of William Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army. “This was the beginning of his spiritual life,” Kerr […]
Virginia L. Garrity
SACO — Virginia L. Garrity, 83, of Saco, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at Southern Maine Health Care surrounded by her loving children. She was born to Wilfard and Bertha (Hackett) Shackett on Aug. 30, 1931, in Newport, New Hampshire, and attended local schools and Towle High School, graduating in 1949. At 16, Ginny […]
Yankees blast Buchholz, Red Sox in series finale
NEW YORK — Clay Buchholz was tagged for 10 runs and still thought he pitched OK. Buchholz gave up a three-run double to Alex Rodriguez in a seven-run first inning that the Boston Red Sox never recovered from, losing to the New York Yankees 14-4 Sunday night. “Felt good with all of my pitches. The […]
Literacy tutor training available
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Sanford announces a tutor training for new volunteer tutors. Training sessions are free of charge. The training prepares volunteers who want to tutor adults in reading, writing, math or computing. It includes an online segment to be completed independently and a required group session. The group session will be held from […]