Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant, left, shook George “Pete” Lamontagne’s hand, as he presented the 70-year-old Biddeford resident and former city councilor with a plaque commemorating his recent induction into the Franco-American Hall of Fame at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. A ceremony in Augusta on March 18 officially marked the induction, but Lamontagne said being recognized […]
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OOB to monitor salt levels in marsh
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Conservation Commission will conduct salinity testing in the Goosefare Brook and watershed, in a continuing effort to improve the quality of the marsh area in Ocean Park. Town Manager Larry Mead said the Conservation Commission has been working with the town staff in “trying to improve the robust nature of […]
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Isaiah Thomas, Celtics end Detroit’s postseason hopes
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Isiah Thomas had more than a few great games during the Pistons-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s and 1990s. Wednesday, his namesake had his turn. Isaiah Thomas had a season-high 34 points as the Celtics picked up a key victory and eliminated Detroit from playoff contention, beating the Pistons 113-103 Wednesday […]
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Boston comedian comes to Portland
Pictured is comedian Tawanda Gona who will perform in May. For more information, see Spotlight Calendar.
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Last year’s success has Sea Dogs looking for more
PORTLAND — It almost couldn’t have been a better season than last year for the Portland Sea Dogs. Almost. The 2014 incarnation of the team set a franchise-record for wins in a season, with an 88-54 record, and secured an elusive postseason berth for the first time since 2008. Not to mention opening day second […]
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Gonzalez slugs 3 homers in Dodgers’ win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Gonzalez hit three home runs, becoming the first player in major league history with five in the season’s first three games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 Wednesday to win their opening series. Gonzalez had a four-hit game to go with consecutive three-hit games on […]
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Spotlight Calendar
THEATER “Mary Poppins” will be performed by The TA Players and the Thornton Academy Arts Department from April 9-12 at the Garland Auditorium in Saco. Showtimes are Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. There will be two shows on Saturday April 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The final performance will be […]
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Horses available for adoption
If you’d like to adopt a wild horse but don’t know where to go, you’re in luck. The U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management will offer approximately 40 wild horses, from yearlings to 5-year-olds, to potential adopters this weekend at the Fairview Farm, at 170 Wheeler Ave., in Orange, Massachusetts. Wild horses and […]
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Capitals shut down Bruins
WASHINGTON — If the Boston Bruins miss the playoffs, they may dwell on their inability to score against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby this season. Right now they don’t have the time. Holtby made 27 saves while shutting out the Bruins for the third time this season, Marcus Johansson had a goal and an assist […]
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Fundraising for kidney donor causes delay
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — A fundraising effort on behalf of a kidney donor has delayed surgery for a woman who found the donor by posting a personal plea on her car. The donor, Josh Dall-Leighton of Windham, and his wife tell the Portland Press Herald Maine Medical Center officials informed them this week that it […]