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2011 Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Friday, February 18th, 2:36 pm

The Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball games will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Newman Gymnasium at Husson University in Bangor.

You can catch East vs. West high school basketball action all day long from all four classes.  There will also be slam-dunk and foul shooting contests.  Tickets are just $5 for students and $7 for adults for all four games.  Proceeds from the event benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine.

For more information, click the link for the Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball games.

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The Civil War And the Role Maine Women Played

Submitted by Media Maven, History Blogger
Friday, February 18th, 2011, 12:49pm
The Civil War And the Role Maine Women Played

With Lynda Sudlow, Library Director

Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 pm at the Falmouth Memorial Library, Lunt Road, Falmouth, Maine

Join the Falmouth Historical Society at the Falmouth Memorial Library to hear this exciting presentation by author and Falmouth Memorial Library Director, Lyn Sudlow. While you enjoy the refreshments, learn more about the history of Falmouth and the Falmouth Historical Society.

The Falmouth Historical Society was organized in 1966 and is located on the OceanView campus where it has an extensive genealogy library including the genealogy of many Falmouth residents. The Society also operates and maintains the Falmouth Heritage Museum at 60 Woods Road.

If you have any questions, please call us at 207-781-4727 or visit us at http://www.falmouthmehistory.org/ to see a list of future programs and other activities.

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METRO Service UPDATE: Presidents’ Day – 2011

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 17th, 2011, 5:50pm
METRO Service UPDATE: Presidents’ Day – 2011

Greater Portland Transit District, METRO, will operate a Saturday service schedule for all routes on Presidents’ Day —Monday, February 21, 2011. The METRO office, located at 114 Valley Street will be closed.

METRO does not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Buses run on a Saturday service schedule on Presidents’ Day, Patriot’s Day and Columbus Day.

METRO, with bus ridership averaging 1.4 million annually, is Maine’s largest public transportation carrier, providing bus service to Portland, Westbrook, Falmouth and the Maine Mall area of South Portland.

For information and route schedules, visit http://www.gpmetrobus.com/- or call 774-0351.

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Something for Everyone at Upcoming Winter Boat Shows

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 17th, 2011, 5:36pm

Despite the snowy winter Yarmouth Boat Yard owner Steve Arnold wants to remind Portland area boaters that the 2011 boating season is just around the corner. There are four upcoming boats shows in the Portland and Boston areas to help kick off the season. Attending a boat show is a fun way to learn about the latest marine products and services, according to Arnold.

“We’re fortunate to have a number of first-class shows in the area,” said Arnold, a former Wall Street executive who has owned and operated the Yarmouth Boat Yard since 2004. “The boat shows are a lot of fun and can be very informative for consumers.”

Visitors can attend free clinics and seminars, enjoy a chowder cook-off and even be the skipper of your own sloop at the radio controlled sailboat regatta pool.

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Mardi Gras Ball Brings New Orleans Revelry to Maine

Submitted by Angie Helton on Thursday, February 17th, 5:02 pm
Mardi Gras Ball Brings New Orleans Revelry to Maine

Mardi Gras Ball Brings New Orleans Revelry to Maine
Maine’s Largest Authentic Mardi Gras Festivity in Portland’s Only Grand Ballroom
 
Portland, Maine –– February 17, 2011 –– The sights & sounds, tastes & FUN of New Orleans will be experienced Saturday March 5, 2011 at the Annual Mardi Gras Ball, a true Big Easy-style fête that will have revelers dancing to live music of Robert Sylvain & the Cajun Aces, in Portland’s only Grand Ballroom at the Eastland Park Hotel.
Chef Marc Bell will create a multi-course meal with authentic Louisiana cuisine, and each partygoer will receive Mardi Gras beads, throws, and a chance to win several valuable door prizes. Dessert will be provided with dinner, so a King Cake will be presented to a lucky guest to keep their party going till Fat Tuesday!

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Portland Police search for CVS robbery suspect

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Thursday, February 17th, 3:21 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Portland are looking for the man who robbed the CVS at 1096 Brighton Avenue Wednesday night.

Investigators say the man entered the store around 8:00pm and proceeded to the pharmacy counter. He allegedly demanded prescription medication from the pharmacist.

Police say he was given the drugs and took off on foot.

The suspect is described as 5'8" tall with a thin build. He was wearing a blue and black winter parka, jeans, a black knit hat and black gloves.

Police say the suspect did not display a weapon. No one was hurt during the robbery.

If you have any information about the robbery, Portland Police ask you to contact them at 874-8533.

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Water main break in Portland

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Thursday, February 17th, 1:31 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- A water main break in Portland, near Forest Avenue, is continuing to disrupt traffic.

Water crews spent most of Wednesday night repairing a water main break at 3 Bell Street. The break occured right in front of Pratt Abbott cleaners.

Police have Bell Street closed off as the work continues in the area.

No homes have been affected by the break.

 

 

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