Director Seth MacFarlane was looking for songs to use in his new comedy film “Ted” that would match the film’s “energy.”
2012
TENNIS: Federer reaches 8th Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer is back in the Wimbledon final for the first time since 2009. If that seems like a long gap for the six-time champion, imagine how all of Britain feels: Andy Murray is the first man from the host country to play for the title at the All England Club in 74 years.
MATT DIFILIPPO: A radical idea for baseball
Occasionally, I come up with some off-the-wall, way out-of-the-box ideas. This one isn’t mine; it’s just one I think Maine should strongly consider.
No tips on South Portland bank robbery suspect
Normally, when South Portland Police Detective Sgt. Steve Webster sends out pictures of a criminal suspect, he’s flooded with calls the next day.
YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Tournament action picks up at District, state level
Mike Berry says his Skowhegan 10-and-under Cal Ripken team has as good a shot as any to win the state tournament, which opens play today in Harrison.
Waterville District Court: June 18-22, 2012
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from June 18 to June 22, 2012, in Waterville District Court.
Mt. Blue High officesmove for July, August
FARMINGTON — Because of the ongoing construction project at Mt. Blue High School, the main and guidance offices will be at Mt. Blue Middle School through July and the first two weeks of August.
Winslow’s Farrell earns Stonehill degree
EASTON, Mass. — Matthew Donald Farrell, of Winslow, recently earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Stonehill College.
BRIDGE RESULTS
FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield non-sanctioned bridge club winners on July 3 were: North/ south — Julie Richards and Jimmie Bradeen, Lucien Veilleux and Patricia Kick, Rick and Joaane Williams, Barbara Terhune and Frances Roy; east/west — Leon and Martha Bisson, Shirley Jordan and Helen Laverdiere, Wilma Pouliot and Mary Alice Rancourt, Paul and Judy Jones.