FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The stakes rise as the New England Patriots prepare for the playoffs. A player’s routine, veteran guard Brian Waters says, should stay the same.
2012
Romney ekes out 8-vote win over Santorum in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Mitt Romney eked out a minuscule 8-vote victory over Rick Santorum in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucuses, the state party chairman said early Wednesday, ringing down the curtain on an improbable first act in the campaign to pick a challenger to President Barack Obama in the fall.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Lawrence picks up big win
FAIRFIELD — It wasn’t a spark that set off Lawrence’s second half rally against Bangor. It was more of a thud.
Tough decisions ahead
AUGUSTA — Republican lawmakers have rejected the most controversial piece of Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to balance the Department of Health and Human Services’ budget, which would have cut funding for homes that serve the elderly, the mentally ill and people with substance abuse problems.
COLLEGE HOCKEY: Black Bears continue building
ORONO — Before the University of Maine hockey team came to Portland last Nov. 26, the Black Bears were watching their season sink early, to the tune of a 3-6-2 record (3-5-1 in Hockey East).
Leftover work, new issues await legislators
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Medicaid shortfall will be the dominant and most pressing issue as lawmakers return to the State House today to begin their 2012 session.
Morning Sentinel police log: Jan. 4, 2012
IN FAIRFIELD, Friday at 11:54 a.m., a 911 hang-up call was investigated on Center Road.
WRESTLING NOTEBOOK: Mt. View’s depth shows
Mt. View placed fifth out of 21 teams at the Penobscot Valley Holiday Tournament. James Blanchette (106) and Mark Dolloff (138) each placed second for the Mustangs, while Tyler Stevenson (220) placed fourth.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS ROUNDUP: Dexter lifts Eagles to 4th win of season
WINSLOW — Sam Dexter had two goals and two assists as the Messalonskee High School boys hockey team beat Skowhegan 5-0 Tuesday night at Sukee Arena.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Mt. Blue upsets Messalonskee
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue led by 15 after one quarter and went on to upset Messalonskee, 47-37, in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A girls basketball game Tuesday night.