DEAR ABBY: I am an active 90-year-old grandmother who every year treats my family to a week’s vacation at a beach house. We have a lovely time together. Two years ago, my grown son, “Robert,” brought his girlfriend, “Gennifer,” and her teenage son, “Jackson.” After the trip I was shocked to hear Jackson had killed […]
2021
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoors in Maine: The spawning seasons of native fish
V. Paul Reynolds’ friend quizzed him about which fish spawn in spring and which spawn in the fall. Can you answer that?
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Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Monday, June 7, 2021
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, June 7 COLLEGE BASEBALL 12 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Mississippi State vs. Campbell, Regional 4 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Southern Mississippi vs. Ole Miss, Regional 4 p.m. ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Oregon State vs. Dallas Baptist, Regional 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Federal plan to save whales could mean big changes for lobster industry
An aggressive risk-reduction target for the endangered North Atlantic right whale has industry leaders worried about the future of lobstering.
Posted inMaine
Portland’s economic development director steps down after decade of rapid change
Greg Mitchell, 61, ‘got in on the ground floor’ as the city underwent a major transformation.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland unveils new ‘seaweed’ bus shelter
It’s the fourth art-covered bus shelter in the city paid for by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Posted inHoroscope
Sagittarius: Too much of anything will weigh you down
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Iggy Azalea, 31; Michael Cera, 33; Bill Hader, 43; Lance Reddick, 59. Happy Birthday: Set high standards, control your emotions and study every possibility before taking action. Plan and negotiate fairly, and you will find common ground with like-minded people. Educate yourself to weather any situation that may jeopardize your […]
Posted inEncore
Looking Back on June 7
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Hotel Cortland, Auburn, will open its newly renovated dining rooms to the public on Sunday morning. Mr and Mrs. N.M. Garnett will personally conduct their dining room business serving meals on the European and American plan. Quality food with clean surroundings will be the word. 50 Years Ago: 1971 A […]
Posted inCommunity, Connections
4-H summer learning series to begin June 14
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series Monday, June 14, through Friday, Aug. 20, with more than 50 workshops open to youth ages 5-18. UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series, to be offered in two parts, includes learning tracks in arts and crafts, food and […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Photo Album: 259 seniors graduate from the Lewiston High School
The Class of 2021 graduated Sunday morning on the tarmac at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport.