A study finds a correlation between local sports teams’ wins and votes for the incumbent.
October 2012
U.S. Navy still rules the waves
Republican candidate Mitt Romney questions the Navy’s strength, but experts say it’s all relative.
Winslow mourns students killed in Friday night head-on collision
WINSLOW — Area residents on Saturday were mourning the deaths of two Winslow High School students killed late Friday when, according to police, the vehicle they were in collided head-on with a taxi on South Reynolds Road.
Four bonds lined up for Nov. 6 state ballot
AUGUSTA — Voters headed to the polls Nov. 6 probably have heard of Question 1, the same-sex-marriage referendum, but there are four more questions on the statewide ballot that ask voters to approve $75.7 million in borrowing for various projects.
Field Hockey: Skowhegan topples Scarborough for Class A championship
Once again, Skowhegan shows its dominance with a 3-0 win over Scarborough.
Northeast states hope Sandy won’t be another Irene
Memories of Irene raise pulses in Vermont, and New England states make arrangements for quick response to anticipated power outages.
Grandson charged in OOB arson and murder
The grandson of a woman who died in a fire at her Old Orchard Beach home last Tuesday has been arrested and charged with murder and arson.
Business and politics can be a volatile mix
Some companies in Maine find it can be difficult to express their own opinions when the customer is always right … or left.
Police release victims’ names in fatal Winslow crash
WINSLOW — This town on Saturday was mourning the loss of two Winslow High School students killed late Friday when the vehicle they were in collided head-on with a taxi cab on South Reynolds Road, according to police.
Waynflete nips St. Dom’s in boys soccer semifinal
The defending Western C champ will play top-seeded Hall-Dale for the regional title Wednesday.