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Waynflete upsets Yarmouth in battle of unbeatens

PORTLAND—It’s hard to believe that a defending regional champion with an undefeated record was flying under the radar, but there wasn’t much buzz around Waynflete’s boys’ basketball team entering Tuesday afternoon’s showdown with undefeated Western Class B contender Yarmouth. It’s safe to say the Flyers’ anonymity is a thing of the past. In an up-tempo […]

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Cumberland Police Beat: Jan. 8

Arrests No arrests or criminal summonses were reported from Dec. 24-29. Fire calls 12/25 at 12:37 p.m. Motor vehicle accident on Tuttle Road. 12/27 at 1:19 a.m. Cooking fire on Greely Road. 12/27 at 7:55 a.m. Boiler malfunction on Main Street. EMS Cumberland emergency medical services responded to 14 calls from Dec. 25-31.

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The benefits of weightlifting for women

Many women steer clear of the free-weight areas inside their gyms, opting instead for treadmills and other cardio machines. Some women may not know how to use weights correctly, while others simply don’t want to add any bulk to their frames. But research shows that women who adhere to moderate strength-training programs two to three […]

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Tips for newlyweds about to merge finances

Newlyweds often have a lot on their plates upon returning from their honeymoons. One of the more critical issues newly married couples must address is their finances and how those finances will be combined going forward. Combining finances can be a touchy subject for many couples, especially those who had not given much thought to […]

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The power of a positive attitude

A balanced diet, exercise, genetics, and even certain medications can work in concert to make a person healthy. But a person’s demeanor also can factor into personal health. The Mayo Clinic says that whether or not a person is an optimist or a pessimist can affect many areas of his or her health and well-being, […]

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New year brings high hopes to local teams

(Ed. Note: For the complete Deering-South Portland boys’ basketball and Deering-South Portland and Portland-Sanford girls’ basketball game stories, see theforecaster.net) The new year has arrived and it won’t be long until we’re talking about the month of February and championships for winter athletes. There was a fair amount of action over the holiday break and […]