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Hartford stuffs Pirates’ point streak
The Portland Pirates endured a host of roster moves Tuesday and Wednesday, and then they suffered their first regulation loss in eight games at the hands of the Hartford Wolf Pack. Four different Hartford skaters scored and Jeff Malcom earned his first professional victory between the pipes as the Wolf Pack skated to a 4-1 […]
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Verne Paradie Sr.
1953 – 2013 HARTFORD — Verne Paradie Sr., 60, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 22, at his home with his family by his side. Verne won the battle over ALS, eventually succumbing to cancer. Verne grew up in Auburn and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1971, where he starred in […]
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Hartford board advised of permits, FEMA changes
HARTFORD — Selectmen meeting Thursday night heard about new requirements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and recent permits issued by the Planning Board. Planning Board member Morrill Nason said a permit was issued for a garage on Bear Pond Road and another for cutting timber next to Swan Pond. The latter allows a 30 […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Sumner: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Board of Assessors, 8 a.m., Town Office Buckfield: RSU 10 Withdrawal Committee, 7 p.m., Municipal Center Newry: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Thursday Casco: Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Public Library Bethel: Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Town Office […]
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Briefly
Conservation payments resume WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA has begun distributing Conservation Reserve Program annual rental payments to participants across the country. USDA also will distribute 2013 direct payments and 2012 Average Crop Revenue Election program payments beginning Oct. 24. Payments originally were scheduled to be issued earlier in the […]
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Volunteers needed for Martin Stream fish passage survey
TURNER/LIVERMORE/HARTFORD — A stream crossing survey to assess fish passage barriers in the Martin Stream watershed began in September. The watershed is located within the towns of Turner, Livermore and Hartford. The goal is to identify, map and prioritize barriers for future connectivity restoration. Survey teams will consist of volunteers and technical leaders who will […]
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AHL: Pirates earn first victory
It took them five games, but the Portland Pirates finally found the recipe for a win Wednesday, and it included a healthy dose of discipline. Andy Miele continued his torrid scoring pace with a pair of goals, Chris Brown added a goal and an assist and rookie defenseman Daine Todd added three helpers from the […]
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AHL: Wolfpack nip Pirates
LEWISTON — Three times, the Portland Pirates have scored first in a game this season. And three times — for varying reasons — they’ve suffered a second-period swoon that ultimately resulted in a loss. In the most recent example, the Hartford Wolfpack scored three goals in the middle frame to twice rally from a one-goal […]
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AHL: Pirates set to host Wolfpack on Pink in the Rink night
SACO — After a short preseason followed by a stretch of two weeks with only two games, the Portland Pirates will begin their season in earnest this weekend with a pair of games, the first of which is the team’s annual Pink in the Rink contest at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Saturday night against […]