Yarmouth athletes ascended to four championships in a four-day span to wrap up spring sports season.
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Cheverus girls enjoy a banner sports year like no other
Stags stand alone after winning championships in field hockey, ice hockey, basketball and softball.
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Arts Calendar: June 21-28
Comedy Saturday 6/22 Jackie Fabulous: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Sunday 6/23 “The Unteachables”: 7-10 p.m., Blue, 650 Congress St., Portland. $20. 21-plus. blueportlandmaine.com Thursday 6/27 Alec Flynn: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 6/28 “All Killers”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy […]
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Through My Lens: New Portland-Lewiston bus service a big relief for immigrants
The announcement of the new commuter bus service between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland starting in July is great news for Mainers, especially for the immigrant communities in the area. This new service from the state is a big step forward in improving transportation and promoting inclusivity in Maine. Transportation has always been a critical issue for […]
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Community Calendar: June 21-28
Bulletin Board Through 6/22 40th Annual Greek Festival: Food and music, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, to 8 p.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant St., Portland. htrinityportland.org Saturday 6/22 American Legion Post 76 yard sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 42 Libby Manson Road, Scarborough. Table rentals $5. 298-0210 […]
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School Notebook: June 19
Girl Scouts earn awards, over $19K in scholarships Girl Scouts of Maine held its annual awards celebration last month and awarded over $19,000 in scholarships to Girl Scout ambassadors graduating from high school. Nine students received a total $19,500 from the Joanne Crepeau Future Leaders Scholarship fund. Sidney Allen and Astrid Akerman of Cape Elizabeth, […]
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People and Business: June 19
Hires, promotions, appointments Jonathan Diggs was appointed finance director of Reveler Development, a real estate investment, development, construction and management company based in Portland. Diggs was most recently a senior financial officer for the Indirect Consumer Lending portfolio at Truist Financial. Paul Drinan was hired as active transportation director for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. […]
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Lockdown pitching leads Scarborough baseball to state title
Red Storm blank Falmouth and Messalonskee to capture second Class A crown.
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Morrill takes over Yarmouth boys’ soccer
Hero of 2004 state final, longtime assistant replaces legend Mike Hagerty.
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Letter: Thanks to all involved in Falmouth election
The recent election in Falmouth warrants a number of thank-you’s: to the many people who came out on a beautiful Tuesday or voted early, exercising our fundamental right to vote; to the staff and volunteers, once again impeccably led by Town Clerk Ellen Planer, who made the process hassle-free and efficient; and to the candidates […]