August 2016
Reader watches over ex-fiancee’s house
DEAR HARRIETTE: My ex-fiancee and I left off on a bad note. She walked in on me being unfaithful, and I don’t think I can ever unsee the hurt in her eyes. We never got closure, and she refuses to speak to me since that horrible night. I obviously have regrets about what happened, but […]
The temptation must be resisted
Reverend W.M. Taylor said, “Temptation rarely comes in working hours. It is in their leisure time that men are made or marred.” For most players, bridge is a leisure-time activity; it is work only for the pros. However, both sometimes face a tempting play that is wrong. Those who can resist that temptation will, in […]
Kesha shifts focus in Dr. Luke fight to NY court case
LOS ANGELES — Kesha has dismissed a California lawsuit alleging hit-making producer Dr. Luke sexually and emotionally abused her, but a similar case will remain in play in New York. Monday’s dismissal of a Los Angeles case comes amid an effort by the singer to get new singles and an album released despite her high-profile […]
Trump’s Portland stop changed to 3 p.m. Thursday
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has changed the time of his scheduled appearance at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, according to his campaign website. This is the second time Trump has changed the time of the Portland stop; it was originally scheduled for 10 a.m. For tickets, go to donaldjtrump.com.
Westbrook's Lombardo to run in new B2B High School Mile
The TD Beach to Beacon returns to Cape Elizabeth on Aug. 6 for its 19th annual running. This year, organizers have added another facet to the event: the High School Mile, exclusively for elite Maine student athletes. “It’s the inaugural year; we’re giving it a test run and going to work out the kinks,” said […]
Young track standout digs deep at Nationals
Frank Morang – Freeport’s 12-year-old track standout – competed at Junior Olympic Nationals on July 26-31, overcoming multiple obstacles to nevertheless bring pride to his hometown. Despite lacking the usual preparation, and despite temperatures in the triple digits, Morang ultimately finished 36th in the 100, 42nd in the 200 and 20th in the Long Jump. […]
Durham farm has few hands, many hooves
Steve and Seren Sinisi raise hundreds of hogs, cows and chickens, as well as vegetables. At the height of the growing season, Steve and Seren Sinisi are “straight out” in managing Old Crow Ranch, on Davis Road in Durham. Steve Sinisi is a one-man crew on the 65 working acres, raising hundreds of hogs, cows […]
Maine Beer Co. seeks to triple Freeport space
Maine Beer Co. in Freeport plans a major expansion of its facility at 525 U.S. Route 1, and will present a conceptual site plan to the Project Review Board on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. Owners Daniel and Dave Kleban want to expand from 30 to 125 parking spaces, and enlarge the building from 6,000 […]