The deal will bring NFL games to 12 million more households, who have been missing the popular network since 2006.
September 2012
ALLEN AFIELD: SAM will host coyote-hunt workshop
The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) hosts a Coyote Hunting and Trapping Workshop on Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at SAM’s headquarters on 205 Church Hill Road off Route 3 in Augusta. For info, please call (207)-623-4589 or check www.sportsmansallianceofMaine.org.
Sniping from within GOP adds to Romney’s struggles
Meanwhile, Republican running mate Paul Ryan drew boos at an AARP convention in New Orleans when he said Romney would repeal Obama’s health care law.
Common Ground Fair
The Common Ground Country Fair goes from today through Sunday at the Unity Fairgrounds. Gates open at 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, the fair features demonstrations, exhibits, organic and local foods, livestock exhibits and entertainment.
Obama’s fundraising in Maine far outpacing Romney’s
Obama raised nearly $5 in Maine for every $1 Romney collected last month; their state totals to date are $1.8 million and $304,000, respectively.
Black ministers express support for same-sex marriage
Black clergy members who support same-sex marriage joined the Rev. Al Sharpton on Friday to dispel the myth that all African-American ministers are against it.
Out: Three giant rallies a day. In: Fundraisers
Presidential campaigns – and the ideas of what it takes to win – look far different than in 2008.
Psychiatric group: Parental alienation no disorder
An acrimonious debate has raged for years over whether the phenomenon should be formally classified as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatric Association.
Hightower, Patriots’ defense brace for Baltimore
Dont’a Hightower will play a pivotal part in the outcome of Sunday night’s rematch against the Ravens, who like the Patriots enter this early season showdown coming off a setback.
Report: Fish, game activities mean $1.4B in Maine
About 49 percent of all Maine residents 16 and older hunted, fished or watched wildlife in the state last year, generating $1.4 billion.