MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Marc Gasol scored 20 points and hit two free throws with 1:03 left Saturday to put Memphis ahead to stay, and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 87-81 to take a 2-1 lead in this Western Conference semifinal. Gasol scored 16 in the second half as Memphis remained unbeaten at […]

BRIDGTON – When Jesus commanded his followers to spread the gospel to all the world, that meant their own community as well, says the Rev. Ed Boon of the Bridgton Alliance Church, which next week is planning missions-related services and activities such as medical clinics, home repair and even free golf lessons. Rather than flying […]

Birds and Norwegians at the Wildlife Park On Saturday, May 11, the Maine Wildlife Park, located on Route 26 in Gray, will present programs about the ancient art of falconry and International Migratory Bird Day. Join Maine Master Falconer Larry Barnes to learn about falconry, and celebrate one of the most important and spectacular events […]

Yard Sale Unity of Greater Portland will hold its annual yard sale on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. On Friday, hours are 2-6 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of great items. They’re located on the lower end of River Road. Electronic Recycling Saturday, May 11, bring TVs, computer […]

Yard Sale Unity of Greater Portland will hold its annual yard sale on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11. On Friday, hours are 2-6 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of great items. They’re located on the lower end of River Road. Electronic Recycling Saturday, May 11, bring TVs, computer […]

Not the Worst Years Jordan-Small Middle School has an active reading group entitled the “Scribble Book Club,” led by librarian Lisa Schadler. The book club recently finished reading James Patterson’s “Middle School – The Worst Years of My Life,” and at the same time, the JSMS library was selected as a distributor for the World […]

Not the Worst Years Jordan-Small Middle School has an active reading group entitled the “Scribble Book Club,” led by librarian Lisa Schadler. The book club recently finished reading James Patterson’s “Middle School – The Worst Years of My Life,” and at the same time, the JSMS library was selected as a distributor for the World […]

PORTLAND – Paul Coughlin, a teacher at Bonny Eagle High School, is settling in as the new voice of the Portland Sea Dogs. PORTLAND – “My legs truly got weak. I was thrilled and stunned,” Paul Coughlin said of the moment when he learned he would be the next announcer for the Portland Sea Dogs. […]

WINDHAM – Both of the high school seniors selected as 2013 Presidential Scholars from the state of Maine hail from Windham, a unique accomplishment, officials say. Jameson McBride and Taylor Church, lifelong Windham residents, were selected earlier this week as two of the 141 national Presidential Scholars. They were chosen among a field of 3,300 […]

WINDHAM – Bill Hall, who has farmed 150 acres along Route 202 since 1956, has donated a historic barn to the Windham Historical Society. The 27-by-65-foot barn on Lotts Drive was built in the mid-1800s and employs post and beam construction. Hall has used the barn, which is attached to his home and was set […]