New England is now ranked 19th in the league against the run, allowing 117.6 yards per game. Next up are the Miami Dolphins and Reggie Bush, who has rushed for a career-high 973 yards so far this season . . .
December 2011
Limington woman killed in car crash
The cause of the crash, which took the life of 41-year-old Tanya Hart, remains under investigation.
Commander in chief visits pet store, orders pizza
Obama squeezes in time after calls with congressional leaders to do some impromptu Christmas shopping with first dog Bo.
New election rules a win for labor unions
Business groups quickly denounced the move, saying it limits the time that employers have to educate workers about the impact of joining a union.
Augusta police investigate kidnapping, robbery
AUGUSTA — Police are looking for a man they say kidnapped a woman at gunpoint Tuesday and forced her to withdraw money from her bank account before taking the cash and fleeing.
Green Bay QB Rodgersvoted Male Athlete of Year
When Aaron Rodgers needs to rekindle the feelings that drove his rise from a junior college quarterback to Super Bowl MVP, he doesn’t have to look too far. He still has the many rejection letters he received from marquee college programs as he was coming out of high school . . .
Economy ending 2011 on surprising upswing
The job market is healthier. Americans are spending lustily on holiday gifts. A long-awaited turnaround for the depressed housing industry appears to be under way. Gas is cheaper. Factories are busier. Stocks are higher.
Huntsman blasts Romney for NH jobs record
Huntsman’s campaign said Romney’s venture capital firm oversaw more than 100 layoffs in New Hampshire while reaping millions in profits.
Man found sleeping in Randolph ends up at homeowner’s gunpoint
RANDOLPH — An Augusta man was arrested Friday after falling asleep inside a stranger’s home and refusing the armed home owner’s demand to leave.
Holiday shopping surprisingly strong
The holiday shopping season is wrapping up to be bigger than anyone expected. Now, retailers are holding their breath and hoping consumers will keep spending in the final days before Christmas . . .