A Portland maintenance and solid waste worker who was killed in an accident at the end of his shift Sunday was going to become a father for the second time next month. Martin Tuan Dinh, 46, lived in South Portland and was married with one son, according to an obituary provided by his family. His wife, […]
2019
Cape Elizabeth gets grant to help replace boat launch
The town hopes to move the Kettle Cove launch to a more accessible and protected spot.
SAD 6 opens year with new programs
BUXTON — Bonny Eagle is introducing a variety of new educational programs, including an expansion of the school’s Chinese program, which will move from an immersion model to an exploratory model and will now be available at both the elementary and middle schools. In addition, the middle school is introducing a clan structure with three […]
Photos — Eagles soar into first week
MT. ARARAT HIGH SCHOOL athletes are off and running this week for the fall sports season. Athletes are practicing locally on campus and nearby fields to get ready for their campaigns.
Harper homers, Phillies beat Boston, 5-2
BOSTON — The Fenway fans were letting Bryce Harper have it, calling the Phillies’ $330 million man “overrated” and other insults that Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler couldn’t bring himself to repeat. Harper then quieted them with one swing. “He’s good at doing that, shutting them up,” Phillies starter Drew Smyly said on Wednesday night after Harper’s […]
Commentary — Who will the Patriots cut?
Bill Belichick may claim not to know what the roster bubble is, but it’s very much going to be a factor for the 2019 New England Patriots. This year’s team has some solid depth across multiple positions and is set for some tough cuts to get down to the 53-man roster before the Aug. 31 […]
Director of Bicycle Coalition of Maine is stepping down
Citing health concerns, Bicycle Coalition of Maine Executive Director John Williams said he intends to step down in October. In a letter emailed to coalition members, Williams said his ongoing rehab related to cardiac surgery this spring, plus the challenges of a daily commute, led to his decision. Williams has been the bicycling advocacy group’s […]
Red Sox prospect Bryan Mata shines on rainy day at Hadlock
Portland — August had been a rough month for one of the top Boston Red Sox pitching prospects, Bryan Mata, who earned a promotion to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs earlier this summer at age 20. In one start, he failed to record an out. In his three outings, opponents had batted a robust .395 with […]
Auburn School Committee addresses Boston Globe allegations
AUBURN — School committee member Patricia Gautier said she was devastated when she read the article. Faith Fontaine described herself as heartbroken while Superintendent Katy Grondin solemnly promised the school department is doing everything it can. There were no angry mobs or heated arguments at the Wednesday night School Committee meeting, the first since since The Boston […]
South Portland to act on short-term rental violations
The City Council will discuss what steps will be taken against illegal and unregistered properties.