The Fighting Irish end the regular season as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press college football for the first time since 1988.
2012
Ex-President George H.W. Bush in stable condition
There has been no change over the last couple of days in the status of the 88-year-old Bush, who is being treated for a lingering cough related to bronchitis.
Arundel man faces drug charges
Christopher Carbone was arrested Friday afternoon in Biddeford for trafficking in crack cocaine.
Obama, Bill Clinton enjoy round of golf
Also in the foursome, according to the White House, are U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and longtime Clinton backer and strategist Terry McAuliffe.
Kansas City victory won’t lessen tragedy
The Chiefs win a rare game, but lost much more Saturday in Jovan Belcher’s murder/suicide.
Army private’s trial delayed in WikiLeaks case
Pretrial proceedings will push the start date back for Pfc. Bradley Manning to either March 6 or March 18.
Celts send Joseph back to Red Claws
Rookie forward Kris Joseph, who played in one game with Boston, is back with Maine.
Moratorium possible for New England shrimp season
If a season is allowed to go forward, a committee says it shouldn’t start until at least half of the shrimp have hatched their brood, which typically happens around mid-February.
400 expected for OOB Lobster Dip fundraiser
The Lobster Dip was Maine’s original cold-water fundraiser when it began in 1988 with about 15 participants.
Scallop season begins under new regulations
Regulators say the rules attempt to give fishermen flexibility while rebuilding the scallop population.