Rinaldi scores in USM lax setback PLYMOUTH, N.H. — In a battle of the top offensive team against the top defensive side, the second-seeded University of Southern Maine women’s lacrosse team failed to overcome a 5-0 halftime deficit and fell to top-seeded Plymouth State University, 12-7, in the championship game of the 2019 Little East […]
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Portland students pen connection with Falmouth seniors
PORTLAND — Through letters and art projects, second-graders at Lyseth Elementary School are brightening the lives of senior citizens at a Falmouth assisted living community. The pen pal project was the idea of teacher Linda Whittum, whose father lives at Foreside Harbor. “When I visit Foreside Harbor and see my students’ art projects adorning the hallway […]
Red Sox fall to Orioles, 4-1
BALTIMORE – Jonathan Villar took care of the offense, and left-hander John Means handcuffed Boston’s potent lineup with a gritty performance that belied his lack of experience. Villar hit a grand slam , Means allowed one run over seven sparkling innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Red Sox 4-1 Monday night. Villar connected in the […]
Falmouth Rotary to recycle electronics
FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Rotary Club will hold an electronics recycling day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 11, in the parking lot at Walmart on U.S. Route 1. The event is free and open to the public, although cash donations will be accepted. The club is accepting household electronics including computer monitors, cords, printers, scanners, […]
Yarmouth plant sale benefits Alzheimer's Association
YARMOUTH — Bay Square at Yarmouth, an assisted living community, will hold its annual plant and bake sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and the Benchmark One Co. Fund. Plants are donated by Estabrook’s nursery.
Search continues for animal that family says attacked them in Lisbon
LISBON — Lisbon police haven’t found the animal that apparently attacked a family Saturday evening on the town’s walking path. Lisbon Police Chief Marc Hagan said Monday that the investigation has been challenging, in part because more than two hours passed between when the attack happened and when staff at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston […]
Portland urban orchard to host 1st public activities
PORTLAND — An urban orchard planted on a hill above the city near East End Community School will hold its inaugural public event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Begun six years ago, the Mt. Joy Orchard consists of more than 100 fruit trees, plus herbs and other edibles, and several native species. The orchard […]
BIW union leaders uncertain about retirement after national pension fund changes
BATH — Members of Bath Iron Works’ largest union are unsure whether they can still retire after 30 years, after a letter outlining changes to the pension fund triggered confusion. Jay Wadleigh, business representative for District 4 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, confirmed last week that a letter was sent to […]
Today in History: Germany surrenders in 1945
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Registration still open for UNE high school football camp
A local college will once again kick off the spring with a great opportunity for high school athletes. The University of New England Football Prospect Clinic, an annual event hosted at the college’s Blue Storm Stadium in Biddeford, is scheduled for May 19, and registration is still open. “It’s not a camp where you’re going […]