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May 21, 2010

1 driver dead, 1 criticalin two Westbrook crashes

Jana Pooler, 22, of Portland, died following an accident around 1:15 a.m.
Published
May 15, 2010

Bowdoin’s softball season ends with 5-1 loss

The Polar Bears fall to Coast Guard in an NCAA Regional game.
Published
May 15, 2010

USM reaches LEC championship round in baseball

The Huskies must beat UMass-Boston twice to be champions/
Published
May 14, 2010

Cyclists riding to benefit families of fallen first responders

SOUTH PORTLAND — A group of bicyclists will begin a 480-mile ride to support the families of emergency workers tomorrow. The riders will leave from the South Portland Western Avenue fire station. The ride ends in Washington, D.C. Patrick Mendelsohn, a South Portland firefighter and paramedic, will be among the riders. The event benefits the Fallen Angels […]
Published
May 14, 2010

Warm weather contributing to frost damage to trees

There may be a serious reduction in the production of apples and some other fruit trees, according to a forest service pathologist.
Published
May 7, 2010

Too much damage to determine Jordan’s Meats fire cause

It’s likely that the fire was accidental and related to demolition activities under way at the site, the city said.
Published
May 5, 2010

Washington Ave. delays start at 6 tonight

The work is expected to be completed by about 6 a.m. Thursday.
Published
May 3, 2010

Scarborough High holds cancer benefit

SCARBOROUGH — A benefit for cancer research will be held at Scarborough HIgh School on Friday. The school is holding its second Stand Up To Cancer fundraiser. The talent show will be held at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Donations will go to the Stand Up To Cancer Foundation. Organizers hope to top […]
Published
May 3, 2010

S. Portland High receives College Board award

The school’s plan for expanding college options for low-income students was a New England regional winner.
Published
April 24, 2010

Square dancers promenade in Biddeford

More than 1,000 people showed up to the 52nd annual New England Square and Round Dance convention this weekend donning bolo ties and fancy dresses to take a spin or three with their partners.