Michael Almanzar raps three hits, including a solo homer, as Portland beats Reading, 7-5, at Hadlock.
July 2013
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Despite outcry, stand-ground law repeals unlikely
There does not appear to be an appetite in Florida or other states to repeal or change the laws, which generally eliminate a person’s duty to retreat in the face of a serious physical threat.
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Bangor to host 2014 Maine GOP convention
The convention is tentatively scheduled for April 25-27, 2014.
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Maine farmers offer peek behind barn doors
Bessie’s Farm Goods and scores of other agricultural operations welcome the curious during the annual Maine Open Farm Day.
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Search for bodies ends in East Cleveland neighborhood
A suspect is in custody, and police identified him today as Michael Madison, a 35-year-old registered sex offender.
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Mickelson captures British Open with dazzling final round
Phil Mickelson wins his first British Open, getting birdies on four of the final holes to finish with a 5-under 66.
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Cooler air returns to Maine, provides relief
Through Saturday, Portland was running nearly 5 degrees above normal for July.
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Historic removal of Veazie Dam gets under way
When the project is complete, sea-run fish – such as salmon, sturgeon, alewives and shad – will have significantly improved access to about 1,000 miles of upstream habitat.
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Cross-border lobster workshop to focus on science
Close to 100 people from Maine and Canada are expected at the third annual Science Workshop on Sustainable Growth of the Atlantic Lobster, which is being held Tuesday and Wednesday in Moncton, New Brunswick
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Maine International Film Festival draws to a close Sunday
The festival awarded its annual Mid-Life Achievement Award this year to actor, songwriter and producer Keith Carradine.