Portland’s future ECHL franchise has narrowed its potential nickname list down to five. Portland Hockey LLC announced the final five Thursday, following voting that started July 20 and ended Aug. 14. The five finalists are Mariners, Watchmen, Wild Blueberries, Lumberjacks and Puffins. Fans can vote for their favorite online at www.portlandmainehockey.com. “We got just what […]
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Rodriguez lifts Sea Dogs past Baysox
BOWIE, Md. (AP) — Aderlin Rodriguez doubled twice and singled twice, scoring a run and also driving one home as the Bowie Baysox topped the Portland Sea Dogs 8-6 on Sunday. Anthony Santander homered and singled with two runs for Bowie. Scott McGough allowed two runs, but got Deiner Lopez to ground out with a […]
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Portland introduces new recycling carts to reduce litter
PORTLAND (AP) — The city of Portland is replacing recycling bins with new covered carts in an effort to reduce litter. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2uXAOkp ) residents will receive the two-wheeled carts beginning Aug. 7. City Hall Communications Director Jessica Grondin says the 25,000 containers cost about $1 million. City officials say the […]
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Maine panel to craft rules for pharmacies to dispense naloxone
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Board of Pharmacy meets this week to craft rules for pharmacies to begin dispensing the overdose antidote naloxone without a prescription. The original bill to make naloxone available over the counter passed more than a year ago but languished until the pharmacy board told lawmakers last year that the law […]
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Rabbi lifts to a higher power
WESTBROOK — Carolyn Braun enjoys powering through obstacles. At 4 feet 9 inches, she isn’t what comes to mind when one imagines a powerlifter. The petite Portland woman is part of a new movement taking over the male-dominated sport. “It really breaks the glass ceiling — the stained-glass ceiling,” she said while laughing at her own […]
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Wex to build new global headquarters on Portland waterfront
PORTLAND (AP) — A committee of the Portland City Council says South Portland-based Wex Inc. can move ahead with a plan to build a new global headquarters on land owned by Maine’s largest city. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/2h8XzgB ) reported on Friday that the committee endorsed the payment processing company’s plan. A developer working […]
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Thompson's Point in Portland parking sign getting double-takes
PORTLAND — Signs installed by the developers of Thompon’s Point in Portland on Thursday are likely to inspire more than a few double-takes. Placed on the north and east side of the building known as Brick North, it reads: “Employee Parking Only. Violators will be towed or swallowed whole by the Casco Bay Sea Serpent.” […]
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Patrick Dempsey taking boxing lessons this summer in Portland
PORTLAND (AP) — Actor Patrick Dempsey is working on his boxing skills this summer in his native Maine. Dempsey played the role of Dr. McDreamy on the ABC drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” He has been training in the ring since June with firefighter Jason Quirk, who’s also a professional boxer. Quirk tells the Portland Press Herald […]
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Charges against Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland dropped
PORTLAND (AP) — Black Lives Matter protesters in Maine who police had said obstructed a public way are no longer facing criminal charges. WGME-TV reported (http://bit.ly/2h3G8hm) that the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office has six months to refile the charges but let the deadline pass. The group organized a protest last summer after black men […]
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Auburn man brutally beaten in Old Port still recovering
PORTLAND (WGME) — An Auburn man brutally beaten, then stabbed, in the Old Port is still recovering Tuesday night. Police saying they’re looking for at least six suspects, maybe even eight. Portland police say the victim was leaving the bars down in the Old Port early Sunday morning, heading up to his car at the […]