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Maine Red Claws Red-White Game to Support Deering High School Athletics

Sep 6

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The Maine Red Claws D-League Basketball team announced they will play an intra-squad scrimmage at Deering High School on Saturday, November 13 at 7 pm, with all proceeds from the game benefiting Deering High School athletics. Tickets for the scrimmage are $5 and available by calling 871-7126 or emailing DHSButler13@gmail.com.

The game will also feature a halftime performance by the Lady Red Claws dance team. According to Jon Jennings, Maine Red Claws President and General Manager, the basketball team plans to make fundraising events for schools an annual tradition.

Cheers to the Maine Red Claws for once again giving back to the community where they live!

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Portland Trails – 10K Trail to Ale Race/Walk – September 19

Sep 5

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Portland Trails is back again this year with their 11th Annual 10K Trail to Ale Race/Walk on Sunday, September 19, with a scenic 6.2 mile off-road race starting on Fore Street near The Portland Company with a loop around Back Cove to a finish along the East End Beach.

The race has become very popular with an estimated 1,500 participants likely to toe the starting line, drawing from the sponsorship by New England Runner magazine and their feature of the race in the New England Pub Series. One reason, everyone participating in the race is welcomed to a post-race party sponsored by Shipyard Brewing Company providing complimentary beverages, Whole Foods Market providing healthy treats, and Portland Pie Company delivering the free pizza. Who wouldn’t want to grab a slice of pizza, a beer, and listen to some music after a 10k race?

The 10k race begins at 9 am on Fore Street near the beginning of the Eastern Promenade Trail and finishes at the East End Beach after a nice trip around Back Cove. The post-race party will be held at The Portland Company from 9:30am-11:30 am. There’s your motivation right there….finish earlier and have more pizza and beer! Wait there’s more…Awards and raffle prizes will be announced at 10:30am.

For more information or to register for Portland Trails 10K Trail to Ale Race / Walk – visit Trails.org. Enjoy the race and good luck!

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You and ME Duo Duel 10k Relay – Downtown Portland August 28

Aug 17

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Duo Duel, a unique 10K relay consisting of two teammates each completing an identical 5k leg through the streets of Downtown Portland will take place beginning at 9am on Saturday, August 28. The race will start at the intersection of Commercial Street and Maple Street with the relay hand off and finish line at the same spot, as noted by the Race Course Map.

The race benefits The Mitchell Institute, which awards a scholarship to one graduating senior from each public high school in Maine to encourage the continuing education of Maine’s young people and inspire them to attain a college degree.

For more information regarding Race Registration, Details, or to find a teammate/race partner, please check out their website – DuoDuel.com. Best of luck to all those participating in Duo Duel.

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Beach to Beacon 10k Road Race – Saturday, August 7

Aug 5

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You won’t want to miss the 13th Annual Beach to Beacon 10K road race this Saturday, August 7, as the field of 6,000+ runners is loaded with talent with many elite athletes, including last years champs, Ed Muge and Irene Limika, back to defend their titles. Muge will be going for his third straight Beach to Beacon title. Running legends Catherine Ndereba and Khalid Khannouchi will also be amongst the talented field. While we’re at it, let’s remind everyone to be on the lookout for former Greeley High School standout Ben True, returning to Cape Elizabeth to see if he can climb further up the elite ranks after placing 10th last year and shattering the Maine course record. This time he’ll be representing Oregon Track Club Elite, after heading out west after last years race to increase his distance training and compete at a higher level. Best of luck to Ben…

Good luck to all runners and thanks to all spectators. Here is some further information for you as race day approaches;

Beach to Beacon Road Closures, Shuttle Bus Details

Great news – there will be added shuttles to the starting line this year due to the increased number of runners. You will be able to catch a shuttle at South Portland High School off Highland Ave, or the Hannaford parking lot off Pleasant Hill Ave in Scarborough, in addition to the usual shuttles in and around Cape Elizabeth.

Enjoy the race!!

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3rd Annual Tri for a Cure – Maine Women’s Triathlon & Dualthlon

Jul 25

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Courtesy of http://mainetriforacure.org/

Sunday, August 15, at 2pm marks the start of the 3rd Annual Tri for a Cure Maine Women’s Triathlon and Dualthlon at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland. The event is Maine’s only all women sprint triathlon and dualthlon and 100% non-profit to support and benefit cancer research.

Over 950 women will participate in this wonderful event with the triathlon featuring a 1/3 mile swim, 15 mile bike ride, and 3.1 mile run. The race course is spectacular with the ocean side setting, a run along Bug Light Park, and a swim near Spring Point Lighthouse, with a finish near Willard Beach.

For more information on this fabulous event, please visit MaineTriForACure.org, and feel free to donate to support a runner or someone you know who has been affected by cancer.

Prior to Race Day, there will be activities for children to enjoy like a Kids Fun Run Saturday at 10am, a Youth Aqua/Run at 11am, and a Poster Contest from 10am – 12:30pm. Some great prizes to be awarded for the winners as well as the top fundraisers.

On Race Day, be sure to check out the starting ceremony, the vendor area with all kinds of gear and information, take a chance with a raffle ticket to win a road bike valued at $1,000, and be sure to head to the finish line to cheer on your loved ones while listening to Sly Chi, and of course stick around for the best awards ceremony around.

Best of luck to all participants and thanks to all who are out their raising money and supporting the cause!

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Irish American Club of Maine Picnic – Sunday at SMCC

Jul 24

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Join the Irish American Club of Maine on Sunday afternoon, July 25, as they celebrate in true Irish style with their Irish American Club of Maine Picnic on the SMCC campus overlooking Willard Beach in South Portland.

Come enjoy great food, traditional Irish music, Irish set dancers, and even some Hurling for you sports enthusiasts. There will also be a raffle to support the Irish American Club. With any luck, the weather will be great and you’ll enjoy another wonderful day outside with some great people!

For more information visit IrishOfMaine.org.

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YMCA Peaks to Portland Swim Saturday July 24

Jul 23

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Looking for a challenge? How about a 2.4 mile open water swim from Peaks Island to the East End Beach in Portland? On Saturday, July 24, beginning at 8:30am, the YMCA Peaks to Portland will “test your mental and physical abilities” while helping to raise money for the Cumberland County YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign. Most of the swimmers are accompanied by a kayaker.

If swimming in the ocean competitively is not your cup of tea, head on down to cheer on the competitors!

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45th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival – July 16, 17, & 18

Jul 12

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As the 3rd week in July rolls around, you can always hear the buzz in Yarmouth as they prepare for this years 45th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival beginning Friday, July 16th and lasting through Sunday, July 18th, at various venues around town. The community spirit is like no other, as more than 3,000 volunteers gather to put on quite a display of community with many of the area school children tending to their organizations booth to help support and raise money for their sports team, music or church group, as well as other community service organizations. Even the small cost to park in town at the event goes to support these groups that give back to the community.

Admission is FREE and there is certainly something for everyone with music, arts and crafts, competitions, and more! And who doesn’t like to eat?? You can taste clams prepared and cooked in many different ways, or if seafood is not your thing there are numerous other treats to enjoy (I’m personally a fried dough fan).

Here is a quick run down of the highlights for each day at the Yarmouth Clam Festival…

Friday, July 16

Clam Festival Parade, 6 PM, Main Street

Saturday, July 17

Pancake Breakfast (both Saturday and Sunday – Memorial Green and First Parish Church)

Clam Festival Canoe and Kayak Race – 6:30 AM,  Yarmouth Town Landing

Clam Festival Kids’ Fun Run - 7:15am, Main Street at Memorial Green

30th Annual Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic 5-Mile Road Race – 8AM, Main Street at Town Hall

Maine State Clam Shucking Contest – 11AM (registration 10:30 am), Merrill Memorial Library Lawn Tent

Firefighters’ Muster Competition - 1 PM, Main Street at Memorial Green

Fireworks – 9:15PM, set off from Royal River Park, best viewed from behind the Library, or Memorial Green.

Sunday, July 18

30th Annual Men’s & Women’s Professional Bike Race - 9:00 AM, Main Street at Memorial Green

38th Annual Diaper Derby – Noon, (registration begins at 10 AM), Merrill Memorial Library Lawn Tent

For more information, please visit the Yarmouth Clam Festival website

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Cool Off with PortSportsMaine’s AQUA Battle Saturday

Jun 18

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Cheers to the folks at PortSportsMaine for organizing the 2nd Annual Capture The Flag event (AQUA Battle) and better yet, timing it up with such warm weather. It’s going to be in the mid to upper 80′s in Portland on Saturday afternoon so what better way to cool off than check in with the folks at PortSportsMaine at Deering Oaks Park.

The AQUA Battle will be a simple game of Capture The Flag between two teams who will be armed rightfully so with “allowable water weapons” to drench your opponents and prevent them from capturing your flag. Sounds like a blast to me.

For further information on PortSportsMaine and Saturday’s AQUA Battle, please visit www.PortSportsMaine.com. Have a great time!

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Portland Sea Dogs Father’s Day 5k Road Race – Sunday, June 20

Jun 17

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Courtesy of Portland Sea Dogs

Attention Runners, the Second Annual Father’s Day 5k Road Race is set for Sunday, June 20th at 9am. The Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Medical Partners Urology, and Maine Track Club have organized the race once again after much success last year coupled with the ongoing success of the Mother’s Day race.

The course will be the same as the Mother’s Day race beginning just outside the Portland Expo, and finishing inside Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, after a 3.1 miles loop around Congress, Stevens, Brighton, and Deering Ave.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Maine Coalition to Fight Prostate Cancer. Like the Mother’s Day event, there will also be a free Kid’s Fun Run.

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