Portland’s Nick Lovullo turns a double play as Binghamton’s Jhoan Urena tries to break it up Friday. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — When Binghamton manager Luis Rojas saw his catcher having trouble on the receiving end of the first few knuckleballs from Rumble Ponies starter Mickey Jannis, he knew it was going to […]
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ECHL: Maine Mariners sign former Travis Roy Award winner
PORTLAND — Trevor Fleurent, who won the 2010 Travis Roy Award at Biddeford High School as the outstanding high school senior hockey player in Maine, has signed an ECHL contract with the Maine Mariners. Fleurent is one of four signings announced Wednesday by Portland’s newest minor-league franchise, which begins play this fall at Cross Insurance […]
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Thieves steal high-priced wheels from 2 car dealerships
Two car dealerships in southern Maine are investing in more security after being hit by thieves who stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of wheels and tires from gleaming new luxury cars, leaving the vehicles stranded on milk crates or chunks of rock, managers at the dealerships said. The thefts at the dealerships — […]
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Shipyard Brewing loses lawsuit
Shipyard Brewing Co. has lost its trademark infringement lawsuit against a Missouri brewer that created a brand of beer called Shiphead. A Missouri federal judge on Monday granted a request for summary judgment by Logboat Brewing Co., the maker of Shiphead, dismissing Shipyard’s claims that Shiphead violated the Portland brewer’s trademark with its name, the […]
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Car crashes into florist shop in downtown Portland
Traffic along Congress Street in downtown Portland was restricted to one lane late Monday afternoon after a Subaru Impreza crashed into the front window of Harmon’s & Barton’s florist shop. Police Lt. Kevin Cashman said the driver was not charged and no injuries were reported, but the shop’s window was shattered. A Metro bus stop […]
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Shipyard Brewing loses lawsuit over Shiphead beer
Portland-based Shipyard Brewing Company has lost its trademark infringement suit against a Missouri brewer that created a brand of beer called Shiphead. A Missouri federal judge on Monday granted a request for summary judgment by Logboat Brewing Co., the maker of Shiphead, dismissing Shipyard’s claims that Shiphead violated the Portland brewer’s trademark with its name, […]
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For diners in southern Maine, gourmet burger trend sizzling hot
First came Five Guys. It was 2011, and the fast-casual restaurant wave that spans Panera Bread to Chipotle hit the Old Port with one of several national chains built on elevating the fast-food-style burger with fresh ingredients and custom toppings, but served just as quickly. Next was B.Good, a smaller, Boston-based chain that opened a […]
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Parking study sees weekday demand growing in Portland
PORTLAND — A report shows weekday parking becoming harder to find on the peninsula, even as the city unveiled a new mobile app designed to make metered parking easier. City officials announced the new Passport Parking app June 15. It allows users to enter the number of the meter where they have parked, pay the […]
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Salvatore LaBarbera
LEWISTON — Salvatore LaBarbera, 82, died Tuesday evening, June 19, at his home. Sal was born May 18, 1936, in Manhattan, New York City, the son of Roberto and Anna (Sparacino) LaBarbera. He grew up in Flushing, Queens, N.Y., and moved to Portland in 1962. In 1967, he married his wife of 51 years, Ann Duran. […]
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Sea Dogs beat Thunder to end four-game slide.
Portland Sea Dogs basrunner Danny Mars slides safely into second with a stolen base as Trenton Thunder second baseman Billy Fleming mishandles the throw during the fourth inning at Hadlock Field on Friday. Mars advanced to third on the error. (Carl D. Walsh/Portland Press Herald) PORTLAND — A prime pitching performance, combined with offensive might, […]