Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
2017
Scarborough holds off South Portland, returns to Class A pinnacle
Scarborough’s volleyball team celebrates after clinching the Class A state title Friday night by virtue of a 3-1 (25-19, 25-17, 16-25, 25-12) victory over South Portland. The Red Storm won their second championship in three seasons. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. PORTLAND—The coronation came as expected. But it didn’t come easily. Friday evening at […]
Astros upend Dodgers to take 2-1 Series lead
Houston scores four times in the second inning and Brad Peacock pitches 32/3 innings of hitless relief in a 5-3 win.
Peppery Sausage Ragout a perfect fall meal
Peppery Sausage Ragout The fall is the perfect time of year for this ultimate in ragouts. Ragouts are usually heavily spiced and is usually considered a stew, but I took this one step further, transforming this into a substantial meal with just the right amount of spice. 2 links sweet or hot Italian sausage, sliced […]
Downright Diabolical
To look at Herb Collins, you wouldn’t think he was like that. A nicer, kinder guy you never met. But for one evening each year … one little slice of time … he’s downright diabolical. Every small town has one, of course. There is always that one person who takes Halloween to its extremes of […]
Senate minority rule could yield to real majority
Last week, an American political institution, aged 100, was placed on its deathbed. Its expected passing was mostly overlooked and unlamented. It was “filibuster,” the evil twin of the less well-known “cloture,” who survives. Cloture is a vote to end debate and allow a final vote on a bill in the U.S. Senate. It was […]
Volunteers restore pedestrian path at Seashore Trolley Museum
KENNEBUNKPORT — No act of kindness ever goes unrewarded and numerous volunteers for the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport have to feel pretty good about what they’ve been able to accomplish. According to Sally Bates, Seashore Trolley Museum executive director, the pedestrian path at the museum has been restored courtesy of the efforts of countless […]
‘Spooky Sprint’ on Saturday benefits Sanford Y
Folks can dress in costume Saturday and take part in the Spooky Sprint 5K, which benefits the Sanford-Springvale YMCA. Late registration is 8 a.m. at the Y, off River Street. A Kid’s Fun Run steps off at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k at 9 a.m. Register online at sanfordymca.org/spooky-sprint-5k. Online registration is $10 in advance for folks 14 […]
Sanford Police Logs
SANFORD — The following people have been arrested or summonsed by Sanford Police from Oct. 17 to Oct. 25: • Dilan Sanborn, 18, 20 Bodwell St., Apt. A was issued a summons charging he drove an ATV on a public way. Oct. 17. A 17-year-old was charged with the same offense. • Darlene G. Court, […]