The furnishings we creatures live with, use and own can be very odd indeed. They can look, feel and even smell peculiar and often can be very oddly named. Like antimacassar, for example. As I was growing up in a world embellished with antimacassari, I just could never connect that word to those things lying […]
September 2018
A Stellar Picnic
How I love a good picnic. September is the perfect time to go exploring, so whether you favor a walk on the beach, hiking, biking, kayaking or a drive to your favorite orchard, all these activities are just a stone’s throw away. I have the perfect lunch to make your little sojourn a true holiday. […]
Yarmouth girls rediscover offensive touch, roll at Greely
Yarmouth junior Ella Caruso tries to get past Greely junior Katherine Clancy during the two-time defending Class B state champion Clippers’ 6-1 victory Saturday night in Cumberland. CUMBERLAND—Maybe scoring goals isn’t so difficult after all. Yarmouth’s girls’ soccer team, the two-time defending Class B state champion, wasn’t able to put the ball in the net […]
UMaine erases 21-point deficit, upsets Western Kentucky
The Black Bears score 31 straight points, and block a field goal attempt in the final minute to win, 31-28.
Yarmouth boys keep good times rolling at Greely
Yarmouth senior Jack Jones plays the ball ahead during the Clippers’ 4-1 victory at Greely Saturday afternoon. Jones scored three second half goals. CUMBERLAND—Greely’s up-and-coming boys’ soccer team did a lot of things right Saturday afternoon when it hosted four-time defending Class B state champion Yarmouth, but when you face the Clippers, you have to […]
Saturday’s girls’ roundup: Massabesic edges Cheverus in field hockey
Izzy Hurlburt scores twice in the second half to lead the Mustangs to a 4-3 victory.
Former Sen. Mitchell predicts chaos if Roe were overturned
The Maine Democrat, whose tenure as Senate majority leader included several Supreme Court appointments, nonetheless says Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination will prevail.
Saturday’s boys’ roundup: Yarmouth extends soccer winning streak
The Clippers have won 26 straight games and are unbeaten in their last 33 after a 4-1 victory over Greely.
Saturday’s Major League roundup: Brantley’s return helps Cleveland win
After missing two games, Michael Brantley hits a two-run homer as the Indians outslug the Blue Jays.
Red Sox need call to arms in bullpen
With the playoffs rapidly approaching, Boston finds itself still defining roles among its relievers.