April 27, 1994 An empty safe stolen from a Gorham home that had contained $75,000 in cash, plus gold, silver and several land deeds, was recovered from the Presumpscot River on April 16 by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, according to Gorham police records. The safe was stolen from the home of Dr. Ronald Brooks, […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
New store owners plan to mix it up with Melting Pot
WESTBROOK — The proprietors of the former Pho Co., a Vietnamese and Asian cuisine restaurant in the Public Market House in Portland, have set their sights on a new opportunity on a heavily traveled road connecting the Maine Mall area to downtown. Hoang Nguyen and his wife, Chau Du, have purchased Spring Street Variety at […]
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Sappi dam on way out
WESTBROOK — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the final approval of an agreement between Sappi, the city and several local, state and federal groups to remove the hydropower dam and install fish passages at Saccarappa Falls. Michael Shaughnessy, president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, said FERC agreement on April 18 was […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Firefighter doing well after heart transplant
NAPLES — After years of heart problems, operations and frequent hospital visits, the former chief of Sebago EMS has received a heart transplant. Tim Smith, who also has served as the fire captain of Buxton Fire and Rescue, underwent surgery April 16 and “everything went really, really well,” said his wife, Shauna Smith. “The heart did […]
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Softball: Gorham surges late, but can't come back against Massabesic
GORHAM — Down 12-1 in the bottom of the seventh, the Lady Rams picked up five pretty runs vs. visiting Massabesic on April 18. No, Gorham didn’t come back and win, but they lost on a high note, thanks to big swinging and nimble running by a number of girls. “We have a young team, […]
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Arts Calendar
Theater Through April 28 The Originals present “The Electric Baby” by Stephanie Zadravec, 7:30 p.m. April 26-27 and 2:30 p.m. April 28; Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. Tickets: $25; seniors and students $22, pay what you can April 18 & 25. 929-5412 or www.sacorivertheatre.org. “The Foreigner,” comedy by Larry Shue, directed by […]
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Wednesday’s NHL roundup: Hurricanes end Capitals’ reign
Brock McGinn’s goal in double overtime of Game 7 eliminates the defending Stanley Cup champions in the first round.
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Three detained after police chase, crash in Lewiston
Three people are taken into police custody after a police chase and car crash in the parking lot of a Sabattus Street business Wednesday night.
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Falmouth finally solves Kennebunk in OT
Falmouth senior Kayla Sarazin, left, is swarmed by classmate Caitlyn Camelio after scoring in overtime to beat Kennebunk, 8-7, Thursday afternoon. Ben McCanna / Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Falmouth 8 Kennebunk 7 (OT) K- 4 3 0- 7F- 5 2 1- 8 First half24:21 F Clement (free position)23:45 F Fishman (Sarazin)22:45 […]
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Red Sox rebound by pounding Tigers, 11-4
Boston recovers from a doubleheader sweep as J.D. Martinez has three hits and Eduardo Rodriguez pitches six sharp innings.