Woman-owned business recognized at awards gala Hardypond Construction of Portland received the Maddy Corson Small Business Award at the 19th annual Maine Family Business Awards gala, held May 15 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, with a record attendance of more than 400 guests. The award is presented to an exemplary business with […]
May 2018
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People & Business: May 23
Woman-owned business recognized at awards gala Hardypond Construction of Portland received the Maddy Corson Small Business Award at the 19th annual Maine Family Business Awards gala, held May 15 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, with a record attendance of more than 400 guests. The award is presented to an exemplary business with […]
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Portland School Notebook: May 23
Portland superintendent honored by United Way for advocacy Portland Public Schools Superintendent Xavier Botana recently won an award for his work toward achieving equity in education for all students in the city’s public schools. Botana was among those recognized at the UNITED We Thrive Award Luncheon on April 25. The event celebrated and recognized the […]
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Raymond Elementary lockdown false alarm, officials say
RAYMOND — Law enforcement and school officials say a Tuesday morning lockdown at Raymond Elementary School was a false alarm caused by a problem with the security system. “As many of you know, our school went into lockdown at approximately 9:15 a.m. this morning,” said Principal Randy Crockett in a message to school parents. “This occurred […]
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Crash hospitalizes Buxton man
BUXTON — Police said a Buxton man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-car accident at 8:10 p.m. May 21 near 590 Parker Farm Road (Route 112). Thomas Dewitt, 56, who was alone in the vehicle, was trapped in a blue 2005 Chrysler 300, Police Chief Troy Cline said in a press release. Dewitt was extricated and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Donor makes big dent in school lunch debt
WESTBROOK — An anonymous donor has stepped forward with $10,000 to wipe out much of the schools’ unpaid lunch debt. The donation arrived Monday, said Westbrook Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was a little surreal and pretty amazing,” Lancia said. “We get donations that come in to help with the debt, but we have never seen something […]
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James, Cavaliers top Celtics to even Eastern Conference finals
LeBron James scores 44 points as Cleveland wins Game 4, 111-102.
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Monday’s NHL roundup: Capitals beat Lightning to force Game 7
Washington wins 3-0 to send the Eastern Conference finals to a deciding game.
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Cape rallies for dramatic win over Yarmouth
Cape Elizabeth junior Alec Riggle leaps into the celebratory mass after the Capers’ 4-3 win over visiting Yarmouth Monday. Brianna Soukop / Portland Press Herald photos. BOX SCORE Cape Elizabeth 4 Yarmouth 3 Y- 000 030 0- 3 11 1CE- 200 001 1- 4 7 1 One out when winning run scored. Bottom 1stBowe walked, […]
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Monday’s major league roundup: Phillies close in on NL East lead
Philadelphia is a half-game out after defeating Atlanta, 3-0.