They found that win seven days ago with a third-period comeback against Worcester to become the last team into the 16-team Calder Cup playoffs. They found it again Sunday, and will play at least one more playoff game. Francis Wathier scored with 2.9 seconds remaining to give the Pirates a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Manchester […]
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State trooper saves overdosing driver during traffic stop on I-295
PORTLAND — What started as a routine traffic stop for a Maine State trooper quickly turned into a life or death situation. WGME reported trooper Doug Cropper pulled the man over on Interstate 295 in Portland. The trooper said the man was talking and acting normally at first, but he returned to the car to return […]
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Jacquelyn Foltz
1942 – 2015 PORTLAND — Jacquelyn Merrithew Holmes Foltz, 73, of Portland, passed peacefully on Monday, April 20, surrounded by her family. She worked many jobs, but most enjoyed the food service field and working at the Holiday Inn Express. Jacquelyn enjoyed warm days at Kiwanis Beach, playing cards, crafting and holidays with her family. […]
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Portland police charge New Gloucester men with racially motivated attack
PORTLAND — Two brothers face assault and civil rights charges after an attack police said was racially motivated. Assistant police Chief Vern Malloch on Tuesday said Charles Bean Jr., 35, and Benjamin Bean, 30, both of New Gloucester, were arrested around 5:20 p.m. April 19, in an alley outside 790 Congress St. The brothers are each […]
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Portland considers vaping ban in public areas
PORTLAND — Are electronic cigarettes a public health menace, or a valuable tool to help smokers quit the habit? The opposing viewpoints can be expressed Monday, April 27, when the City Council considers an order to add “electronic nicotine delivery systems,” commonly known as e-cigs and “vapes,” to the list of tobacco products banned in […]
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Donald M. Dimambro
PORTLAND — Donald M. Dimambro, 41, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Friday, April 10, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Don was born in Lewiston, the son of Hazel Cates. He graduated from Lewiston High School with high honors and then went to trade school, where he learned to repair trailer ties. […]
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Wayne A. Hollingworth
1935 – 2015 PORTLAND — Wayne A. Hollingworth of Freeport, passed away Thursday, April 9, at Maine Medical Center. Wayne was born on Feb. 26, 1935, in Providence, R.I., to Robert and Ruth Hollingworth. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany. After living in NYC, he settled in Freeport. He attended Durham Friends Meeting. […]
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Malcolm D. Toothaker
1919 – 2015 PORTLAND — Malcolm “Macky” Durwood Toothaker of Portland and formerly of Avon, passed away on Monday, April 13. He was 96 years of age and having a wonderful life, “a gentle man known by his gentle deeds.” Born in East Madrid on April 9, 1919, to Fred and Angie (Pease) Toothaker, he […]
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Robert W. Tibbetts
1919 – 2015 AUBURN — Robert W. Tibbetts, 95, died Wednesday, April 8, at Clover Living Center. He was born Aug. 3, 1919, in South Portland, the a son of Joseph W. and Ella Carter Tibbetts. He was educated in South Portland schools and graduated from South Portland High School. Bob worked for the Maine […]
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Home opener postponed: Mother Nature throws Sea Dogs a curve
The Sea Dogs have made the call: Opening Day has been cancelled due to snow. pic.twitter.com/ivjde04Pz8 — Danielle Waugh (@DanielleWaugh) April 9, 2015 PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs are getting shut out by Mother Nature after all. Officials with the minor league team say conditions at Hadlock Field are “unplayable” and they will postpone the […]