Good twists and turns for Otten Nov 27, 2008
(Jack Milton/Portland Press Herald) ... While ASC was still viable, Otten was legally prohibited from talking in-depth about his business machinations with the firm, but after the company dissolved and he made his accusations public, Oak Hill executives issued a sparsely worded response first published in the Portland Press Herald: "We have done an excellent job. Results improved. We have a great track record.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Storm brings snow, rain, winds to region Nov 26, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine 00000FAA (AP) -- A late autumn storm brought soaking rains, high winds and heavy snow to northern New England on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of people and causing headaches for motorists ... More than 12,000 CMP customers were without power at one point Tuesday afternoon, and most schools in South Portland were dismissed early after losing power. (Concord Monitor)
Colby spoils Whitelaw effort, 65-56 Nov 26, 2008
The Mules responded with consecutive buckets, a lay-up by Christian Van Loenen (Falmouth, Maine) and a three-pointer by Kyle Donovan (Portland, Maine). The Gulls were once again able to cut it down to two with 7:51 left in regulation as Whitelaw dialed in from behind the arc with one of his five three's, making it 50-48. (Ecgulls.com)
Maine Turnpike releases toll increase plan Nov 26, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine The Maine Turnpike Authority has come out with three versions of a toll increase plan that favors motorists who use the road on a fairly regular basis and pay with E-ZPass instead of cash. The higher tolls are slated to take effect Feb. 1, a year ahead of schedule. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pellet fuel supplies OK in Maine Nov 26, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Maine retailers and consumers are being reassured that households who heat their homes with fuel pellets will have an adequate supply this winter. The state's pellet fuel manufacturers issued a statement Tuesday to allay fears about current shortages. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Men's Hoops Game Day: 76 Classic vs. Providence Nov 26, 2008
LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE (Live video from BaylorVision; in Texas only): 12/13/08 Prairie View A&M 2 p.m.; 12/20/08 UT Arlington 8:30 p.m.; 12/22/08 Hartford 7 p.m.; 12/29/08 Portland State 7 p.m.; 12/31/08 Jackson State 4 p.m.; 1/2/09 South Carolina 4:30 p.m.. BEARS BASKETBALL ON THE AIR Bear basketball is aired live via the Baylor-ISP SportsNetwork on flagship station 1660AM ESPN Radio (KRZI) in Waco and worldwide on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 161. (Baylorbears.com)
Brush fires keep departments busy Nov 25, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Civil claims follow verdict in boat crash Now that Robert LaPointe's criminal trial is over, civil lawsuits against the Massachusetts man arising from a fatal boat crash in Maine are set to take center stage. LaPointe's civil lawyer, Seth Holbrook, says opposing sides plan to meet soon and he hopes for a quick settlement of wrongful death claims against his client. (Boston Globe)
Augustus Barber; founded Maine's Barber Foods; at 87 Nov 25, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Augustus "Gus" Barber, a former meat cutter who built an innovative frozen-food business that provided jobs to thousands of immigrants in his native Portland, has died ... After serving in the Army during World War II and working as a welder in a South Portland shipyard, Mr. Barber took a job as a meat cutter for eight years before setting out on his own in 1955. (Boston Globe)
The book authority (1) Nov 25, 2008
When he wins a major lottery, he says, he ll waltz into Powell s Bookstore in Portland, Ore. with its 1. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Mainers cut back on their driving Nov 25, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Maine is near the top of the list of states showing a decline in highway miles driven in September. American motorists drove 10. (Concord Monitor)
Maine proposes eliminating red tide inspections Nov 25, 2008
"What good choice do we have?" LaPointe told WCSH-TV, Portland. "The two big pots of money are in marine patrol and in the public health division. And either one of those would be extreme.". (Concord Monitor)
Maine mom was 'mule' for drug traffickers, say police Nov 25, 2008
Kelleys alleged boyfriend, Bryant Hogan, 22, of 42 Exeter St., Portland, Maine, is charged with felony drug possession with intent to distribute. Police say that at the time of his arrest, he was on bail for Portland convictions of robbery and drug possession and was arrested by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency in April for drug trafficking. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
W Field Hockey Nov 24, 2008
Portland State (Hickey Gym). Davis, Calif. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Estate sale features Ted Williams items Nov 24, 2008
Fire heavily damages Portland restaurant ... PORTLAND, Maine Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Portland restaurant and an adjacent market and apartment house. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Fire heavily damages Portland restaurant Nov 24, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a Portland restaurant and an adjacent market and apartment house. The three-alarm fire broke out late Sunday afternoon at Binga's Wingas on Congress Street. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine gas prices close in on $2 a gallon Nov 24, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine The average price of gasoline is closing in on $2 a gallon in Maine. According to AAA, a gallon of self-serve regular was averaging $2. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Men's Hoops Game Day: vs. Jacksonville Nov 24, 2008
LIVE VIDEO SCHEDULE (Live video from BaylorVision; in Texas only): 11/22/08 Southern 1 p.m.; 11/24/08 Jacksonville 7 p.m.; 12/13/08 Prairie View A&M 2 p.m.; 12/20/08 UT Arlington 8:30 p.m.; 12/22/08 Hartford 7 p.m.; 12/29/08 Portland State 7 p.m.; 12/31/08 Jackson State 4 p.m.; 1/2/09 South Carolina 4:30 p.m.. BEARS BASKETBALL ON THE AIR Bear basketball is aired live via the Baylor-ISP SportsNetwork on flagship station 1660AM ESPN Radio (KRZI) in Waco and worldwide on Sirius Satellite Radio... (Baylorbears.com)
'Bert and I' album retains relevance after 50 years Nov 23, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Some of the classic lines that define Maine humor emerged 50 years ago on a record made by two Yale University students in a dormitory room. Uttered in exaggerated Down East accents, the exchanges between Marshall Dodge and Robert Bryan on the "Bert and I" album inspired generations of storytellers both in-state and beyond, including the likes of Garrison Keillor of Lake Wobegon fame. (Boston Globe)
Obama Assassination Pool Sparks National Outcry Nov 23, 2008
And on Friday, hundreds gathered at a "Rally Against Hate" in Portland to denounce the racially charged sign and to appeal for unity, the Portland Press Herald reported ... After fielding the angry e-mails, the Standish Town Council passed a resolution Thursday criticizing the sign, the Press Herald reports, and on Friday evening, Gov. John Baldacci and other state and local leaders spoke of the incident at the anti-hate rally in Portland. (Fox News)
No charges in case of assassination bet pool Nov 23, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Authorities in Maine say no charges are planned against the owner of a store where a sign invited customers to bet on a date when President-elect Barack Obama would be assassinated. Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion said Friday that Oak Hill General Store owner Steve Collins denied any knowledge of the "Osama Obama Shotgun Pool" sign. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Founder of Maine's Barber Foods dead at 87 Nov 23, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Augustus "Gus" Barber, a former meat cutter who built an innovative food business that provided jobs to thousands of immigrants in his native Portland, has died at the age of 87 ... Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Citigroup talking to U.S. government as shares dive: source Nov 22, 2008
"It's fear and panic at this point," said Gerard Cassidy, a banking analyst at RBC Capital Markets in Portland, Maine. "Investors have seen similar movies this year, and the endings are very unpleasant.". (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Mainers hold anti-hate rally Nov 22, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine -- About 150 people turned out for an anti-hate rally in Portland prompted largely by a postelection incident in which a sign at a Standish store asked customers to bet on a date when President-elect Barack Obama would be assassinated. The rally was organized by civil rights and civil liberties groups. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Who's to Blame Nov 21, 2008
It is a situation only made worse by the departed Buffalo Sabres' success with their AHL franchise in Portland, Maine. There's little hope for a turnaround. (R News)
ENHC: Border to Boston Trail brochure available Nov 21, 2008
Looking north, there is every expectation that in the future the Essex County trail could connect with the proposed New Hampshire Seacoast greenway that will run 20 miles from the Massachusetts border to Portsmouth, NH. Looking even further north, southern Maine s eastern trail which is partially under construction would allow a connection all the way to Portland. Benefits of the Trail. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Rob Zombie Shuts The Door On White Zombie, Talks New Solo LP; Plus God Forbid, Chimaira & More News That Rules, In Metal File Nov 21, 2008
Tour kicks off January 9 in Detroit, and dates are booked through January 30 in Portland, Maine. will release their forthcoming album Earthsblood on February 24 through Century Media. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Airtran adds D.C. flights for inauguration Nov 20, 2008
$79 Newark, N.J. or Portland, Maine. $99 Phoenix, Ariz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deliberations resume in trial of ex-tribal leader Nov 20, 2008
Jurors adjourned Wednesday night after 11 hours of deliberations without reaching a verdict in the trial of Robert Newell, former Indian Township Passamaquoddy governor, and James Parisi Jr. of Portland, the former business manager. The jury began deliberating the case Tuesday night, when it met for two hours before resuming on Wednesday. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BRUCE E. MESERVE, Nov 19, 2008
Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:28 PM MST son of Bessie Adelia Bailey and Walter Joseph Meserve of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 14, 2008 ... Born in Portland, Maine in 1917, he graduated from Bates College and earned Master s and Doctoral degrees from Duke University. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
JOHN SMITHERS: Assuming a Griz win ... Nov 19, 2008
Secondly, UM simply hasn't been very impressive in wins over Portland State and winless Idaho State down the stretch. I'd like to believe the 10-1 record, the big road victory over Cal Poly, and the prospect of at least two well-attended playoff games in Missoula would be enough to sway the 10-member committee, but I'm not all that confident. (Missoulian, MT)
Traveling above ground, and below Nov 19, 2008
We veered a little west to give it some room, and as we corrected course, there, suddenly, was Portland, sun glinting off its windows, bridges breaking the solid gleam of light on the water. I had been looking, and even now, as I wondered where the airport might be, there it was, just off to the right, a broad swath of concrete reaching into the distance. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Maine lawmakers draft resolution denouncing racism Nov 19, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Three Maine lawmakers who are sponsoring a resolution denouncing racism and threats say they hope all 186 members of the Legislature will sign onto it. Sen. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Road salt prices put pinch on Maine budgets Nov 19, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine As snow season approaches, municipalities in Maine are feeling the pinch of higher road salt prices that could lead to cuts in the amount of salt that's spread on local streets this winter. Higher shipping costs and demand are blamed for the higher prices, which now range from $68 to $72 a ton. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dorchester motorist charged in hit-run Nov 18, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Bishop issues letter against gay marriage The leader of Maine's Roman Catholic diocese issued a letter opposing gay marriage, to be read at weekend Masses. "To redefine marriage to include same-sex couples is to strip marriage of an essential component, namely the ability and obligation to procreate," Bishop Richard Malone said in his letter. (Boston Globe)
Famous trains like Capitol Limited and City of New Orleans live on Nov 18, 2008
Amtrak Cascades: Vancouver, B.C. - Seattle - Portland, Ore ... Coast Starlight: Seattle - Portland, Ore ... Downeaster: Portland, Maine - Boston. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Mailbag: The case for Teixeira Nov 18, 2008
-- Chris F., Portland, Maine. I think that more than likely, Lugo will be elsewhere in 2009. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Grads finds jobs scarce Nov 17, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine With the economy teetering, prospects are not looking bright for next spring's crop of college graduates in Maine. The National Association of Colleges and Employers projected last month that the number of jobs available for the Class of 2009 would remain flat. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine show will mix its craftspeople Nov 16, 2008
Presented by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen, jewelers, needle crafters, metal workers, and more take over Mt. Ararat High School, 25 miles northeast of Portland, transforming the school into a holiday marketplace. The show features the work of dozens of craftsmen and artisans from the juried organization. (Boston Globe)
Newspaper editors honor New England colleagues Nov 15, 2008
The master photographer award was given to Gregory Rec of the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and master reporter award was given to Felice Freyer of the Providence (R.I.) Journal. Stephanie Hooper of The Telegraph of Nashua, N.H., was named top community reporter. (Concord Monitor)
Special ed director resigns in Orange Nov 15, 2008
Last month the Board of Education hired Michael Opuda of Portland, Maine to investigate the behavior of Superintendent of Schools Timothy James and Goncalves. Several special education parents have alleged James and Goncalves bullied and have been confrontational toward them. (Orange Bulletin, CT)
As the economy goes, so goes demand for trash Nov 15, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Retailers are having a hard time selling new products, and recyclers who sell trash aren't doing any better ... Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Feds approve benefits to laid-off workers Nov 15, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - The federal government has approved benefits and services for 74 workers who lost their jobs this summer because of the shutdown at the Irving Forest Products sawmill in Nashville Plantation, just north of Ashland, Maine. Sens. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Good Samaritans chase suspect in theft Nov 14, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine World War II submarine is located After three years, a man who works at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has found a submarine sunk by the US Navy during World War II for training purposes. Joe Cushing, who lives in Strafford, N.H., said the sub is about 12 miles off Portland. (Boston Globe)
Seattle Times Co. nears Maine unit sale Nov 14, 2008
Maine Media Investment is making the offer for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal in Augusta and the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, according to a story in the Portland Press Herald on Thursday. Terms of the deal weren t disclosed and financing hasn t been completed. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Motley Crue Heading Back On The Road Nov 14, 2008
Mitchell Peters, L.A. will follow up this summer's amphitheater tour with a North American arena trek, beginning Feb. 2, 2009, at Cox Arena in San Diego and wrapping March 18 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine ... (Mohegan Sun Arena)March 14: Baltimore (1st Mariner Arena)March 16: New York (Madison Square Garden)March 17: Manchester, N.H. (Verizon Wireless)March 18: Portland, Maine (Cumberland County Civic Center) ... Motley Crue will follow up this summer's Crue Fest... (Billboard.com)
Clergy supports same-sex marriage in Maine Nov 14, 2008
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, for example, opposes efforts to legalize same-sex marriage. As it stands, Maine law defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine State Pier project on ice Nov 14, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine A $100 million plan for a private company to redevelop the Maine State Pier on Portland's waterfront is on hold pending the outcome of a dispute over ownership of the submerged water underneath the pier. The deal fell apart because of a dispute between the city and state, and the city plans to sue the state in an attempt to resolve the question. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
This weekend on TV, radio Nov 14, 2008
PRO HOCKEY 7 p.m. - Boston at NY Rangers, NESN, WBZ (1030); Toronto at Vancouver, NHL; AHL: Providence at Portland, WVAE (1400), WLKW (1450); AHL: Albany at Lowell, WCAP (980); AHL: Norfolk at Manchester, WGAM (1250); AHL: Springfield at Worcester, WHYN (560), WTAG (580). 10 p.m. - Colorado at Edmonton, NHL. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Suspect arrested in $110,000 ring theft Nov 13, 2008
PORTLAND, MAINE 3 1/2-year sentence for drunken boating A Massachusetts boater accused of causing a violent boat collision that claimed two lives on a western Maine lake is going to prison for 3 1/2 years. Robert LaPointe of Medway was convicted in September of two counts of aggravated operating under the influence in the crash Aug. 11, 2007, on Long Lake in Harrison. (Boston Globe)
Boater goes to prison for fatal collision in Maine Nov 13, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - A man who drunkenly drove his high-speed powerboat over a smaller boat in a nighttime crash that killed two people was sent to prison Wednesday for 3 1/2 years. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
No. 20 UMass Hockey Hosts No. 1 Boston University, UMass Lowell This Weekend Nov 13, 2008
All five seniors from the 2007-08 signed contracts to play in various profession hockey leagues including who is with the Worcester Sharks in the AHL and who is with the Portland Pirates (AHL). won the 2008 Calder Cup with the Chicago Wolves last season. (Umassathletics.com)
Notre Dame Signs Four To National Letters Of Intent Nov 13, 2008
" Knight played three seasons on the varsity team at Dirigo High School and averaged 16.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 steals and 3.1 blocked shots as a juniors. Knights guided his prep team to back-to-back Mountain Valley Conference crowns and a runner-up finish at the Class C Western Maine regional finals in both 2006-07 and '07-'08. As a sophomore, he averaged 14.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 steals and 2.5 blocked shots, while netting 9.6 points, 5.4 rebounds an 1.3... (Und.com)
Maine papers' sale inked Nov 13, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine An investment company has signed an agreement to purchase Blethen Maine Newspapers, which owns the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, the Kennebec Journal in Augusta, the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and other media in the state. Maine Media Investment LLC includes former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, and business associates Robert Baldacci and Michael Liberty. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Maine cruise ship record set Nov 13, 2008
Bar Harbor drew the bulk of the ships, 97, and Portland was the destination for 31 ... Portland spokeswoman Nicole Clegg says 38 visits are expected at the southern Maine city next year ... Portland had 23 cruise ship visits in 2007, while Bar Harbor had 91. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gas prices plummeting in Maine Nov 12, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine Gas prices have plunged 82 cents over the past month in Maine, and it appears that the downward plummet isn't over. AAA says the statewide average on Tuesday was $2. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dog Droppings Clog Sewers In Portland, Maine Nov 12, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine -- Dog droppings disposed of in Portland's sewage system could garner a negligent dog owner a $250 fine. Luke Delponte, of Portland, knows that owning a dog in the city comes with added responsibility to carry plastic bags whenever he and his dog, Tucker, go for a walk, reported WMTW-TV in Portland ... The situation is costing Portland taxpayers $225,000 a year just to have city workers clean out contaminated storm drains. (Click2Houston, TX)
Restored ship memorial in Maine to be rededicated Nov 10, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine A 46-year-old memorial to the Navy cruiser USS Portland is being rededicated Tuesday in a Veterans Day ceremony that will celebrate the restoration of the ship parts overlooking the water on Portland's Munjoy Hill ... Scheduled to take part in Tuesday's ceremony is 87-year-old Mary Doughty, who in 1932 christened the Portland in the Quincy, Mass. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Student apartment complex in Maine draws police Nov 10, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine A new $22 million apartment complex occupied by 300 college students has come under pressure from police, who have been called there 58 times in the past two months to deal with complaints such as drunkenness and rowdy behavior ... It is Portland's first apartment complex designed for college students but run by a private business instead of a school. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Thrashers learning new tricks Nov 9, 2008
The Sabres wanted Cunneyworth to be head coach of their AHL affiliate in Portland, Maine. But at the end of his summer weekend of fishing, boating and lawn-chair building, Cunneyworth met with Anderson at an Ontario restaurant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Maine lawmakers get a tax-cutting message from the voters Nov 8, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - After a couple of failed attempts, tax foes finally mustered a victory in a statewide referendum to rein in taxes in Maine. With the beverage tax abolished Tuesday, voters will probably next face two more tax-related referendums on Election Day a year from now. (Boston Globe)
Aboard the camaraderie express Nov 8, 2008
Jim Gill of Scarborough, Maine, chatted with his fellow long-distance commuters while traveling on an Amtrak Downeaster run from Boston to Portland last month ... PORTLAND, MAINE - In the front of the train, commuters who call themselves the "train wrecks" laugh at self-deprecating jokes, sip Budweisers, and plan a retirement party for one of their own ... The Downeaster between Boston and Portland, America's fastest-growing intercity train route, is part neighborhood bar, part rolling office... (Boston Globe)
Three plans presented for the MBTA substation Nov 8, 2008
Developer Kamran Zahedi of Urbanica Design and Development said two restaurants have already expressed interest in leasing the space: Fore Street of Portland, Maine and Banq of Boston. Entrees at both restaurants range from $17 to over $40. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Maine company recalls frozen chicken products Nov 8, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine - Barber Foods Co. is recalling 41,415 pounds of frozen chicken products after consumers complained of finding pieces of rubber in the products ... Barber Foods is based in Portland. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Seacoast Art Teachers Art Show starts Sunday Nov 8, 2008
Twenty-five teachers from the surrounding Seacoast area, and as far north as Portland have signed on. Most teach kindergarten through Grade 12 at public school. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Autumn Brews Nov 8, 2008
Some new brews out are from Peak Organic up in Portland, Maine. I had a chance to try their new Espresso Amber Ale and the Maple Oat Ale up in Portland at the Harvest on the Harbor festival and they're both very good ... The Espresso Ale is made from a dark Sumatran coffee blend, organic and fair trade of course, roasted by Coffee by Design in Portland and the brew has a toasty character and a touch of sweet malt. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
