Dustin Pedroia hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Friday night in a matchup between the AL’s top teams.
July 2013
MPBN assessing role of classical music on the air
Maine classical music fans fear the station could decide to take the music off the airwaves.
Births: June 3-7
AUGUSTA — A son, Brady Michaud, was born June 3 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Nicole and Nathan Michaud of West Gardiner.
Old Fort Western to offer Junior Interpreter Program
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western will offer a Junior Interpreter Program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 25.
Lakeside Orchards’ Reggae Fest set for July 20
MANCHESTER — Lakeside Orchards will host its second annual Reggae Fest on Saturday, July 20.
Gay man’s Portland blood donation fails again
Brian Hodges said he hoped this time would be different . . .
New fishing regulations seek to limit whale, dolphin deaths
Seasonal closures and moves aimed at reducing entanglements will be the focus of several hearings in Maine next month.
Winthrop Library to host Tess Gerritsen
Doctor-turned-suspense novelist Tess Gerritsen will appear at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop as part of the ongoing Lakes Region Forum. After 23 successful novels, ranging from romantic suspense to New York Times best-selling medical and crime thrillers, Gerritsen’s books have been published in 40 countries and have sold over 25 million copies, as stated in a news release.
Radio network observes anniversary
LEWISTON — More than 150 supporters and listeners joined The Presence Radio Network’s staff and board members to celebrate the third anniversary of Maine’s only Catholic radio network at a Mass and reception on July 7 at the Basilica of Saint Peter & Paul in Lewiston.
Linda Greenlaw headlines Books in Boothbay
WHAT: Ninth annual Books in Boothbay: Maine Summer Book Fair WHERE: The Boothbay Railway Village WHEN: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday WHO: Maine icon, author, actress and ship’s captain Linda Greenlaw leads a group of 40 Maine authors who will be meeting the public, discussing works and signing purchased books. Greenlaw’s latest book is “Lifesaving Lessons: Notes […]