Michael Chavis watches a drive to center field against the Trenton Thunder in the first inning Tuesday at Hadlock Field. Chavis flied out to center on the play. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — He is again looking like the top Boston Red Sox prospect. Maybe you figured this was a washed-up season for […]
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Forage opens a Portland store
Portlanders are getting a chance to try “one of America’s best” bagels, as Saveur magazine anointed them two years ago. The much-anticipated soft opening of Forage Market took place over the weekend at 123 Washington Ave. If you missed it, a second soft opening is scheduled for Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. until the […]
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Idexx says rival company recruited its workers, stole trade secrets
Idexx Laboratories, the Westbrook veterinary services firm, has accused two former employees and Portland-based Vets First Choice of stealing secret business plans and information. In a lawsuit filed Friday in U.S. District Court, Idexx said Dan Leach and Agostino Scicchitano took confidential planning documents and training materials from company computers when they moved to Vets […]
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Douglas N. Pettengill Jr.
NEW AUBURN — Douglas N. Pettengill Jr., 59, of New Auburn passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, Aug. 4. He was born in Portland on Dec. 3, 1958, the son of Douglas N. Pettengill Sr. and Barbara C. (Maloney) Crandall. Doug acquired his education in Auburn, and proudly joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976, […]
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Bon Appetit magazine names Portland its city of the year
When it comes to being a food-lovers’ city, Portland is no longer a small side dish – it’s the main course. Bon Appetit magazine has chosen Portland, Maine, as its “City of the Year,” calling it “one of the most unexpected culinary destinations in the country.” This is just the fourth time the magazine has […]
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Dalbec homers twice, Sea Dogs win
Portland Sea Dogs hitting coach Lee May Jr. has a new slugging prospect on his hands, with 23-year-old Bobby Dalbec promoted Thursday. But May isn’t anticipating extra work. “I’m just sitting back, eating peanuts and watching the show,” May quipped. It was quite a show Sunday. In only his third Double-A game, Dalbec swatted two […]
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Eastern League: Sea Dogs drown Sea Wolves in twin bill
Maybe, said Portland Sea Dogs pitcher Kyle Hart, having Wednesday night off wasn’t so bad. “Maybe the rainout was a good thing,” he said. It sure looked that way Thursday afternoon. The Sea Dogs got stellar pitching performances from Hart and Matt Kent, plus some long-ball hitting, to sweep the Erie SeaWolves 9-1 and 5-0 […]
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Helen B. Gossom
FARMINGTON — Helen Beverly Gossom, 92, died Sunday afternoon, July 27, at Pinewood Terrace, where she had resided for four months, with loving family at her side. She was born June 5, 1926, in Portland, a daughter of Elmer and Nellie (Osgood) Lawrence. Helen was a graduate of Deering High School and on Nov. 17, 1945, […]
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Old Port’s Three Dollar Deweys has closed
PORTLAND — Three Dollar Deweys, a pub that’s been a staple of the Old Port for nearly 40 years and that helped to launch Maine’s craft beer scene, has closed. “The family has made the decision to retire,” a sign posted on the door over the weekend said. “Our family has been honored sharing this […]
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The Old Port’s Three Dollar Dewey's has closed
PORTLAND — Three Dollar Dewey’s, a pub that’s been a staple of the Old Port for nearly 40 years and that helped to launch Maine’s craft beer scene, has closed. “The family has made the decision to retire,” a sign posted on the door over the weekend said. “Our family has been honored sharing this […]