Falling behind means nothing to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. And because no deficit seems too big for them, the Patriots own home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
2012
Morning Sentinel police log: Jan. 1, 2012
IN ANSON, Saturday, 10:15 p.m., a complaint of shots fired was investigated on Skidmore Road. IN CANAAN, Saturday, 11:01 a.m., a disabled motor vehicle was reported on Mud Run. IN PITTSFIELD, Sunday, 3:05 a.m., a disturbance was investigated on Davis Street. IN SKOWHEGAN, Sunday, 12:34 a.m., an assault was investigated on French Street. 12:51 a.m., […]
Rising Santorum targeted by GOP rivals in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Surging into top-tier contention, Republican Rick Santorum came under sharp criticism from rivals hoping to slow his momentum two days before Iowa’s kickoff caucuses. The former Pennsylvania senator defended his record in Washington and cast himself as the most electable conservative alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney. Polls showed Romney poised for […]
No easy answers to New England cod crisis
In an industry where agreement comes slowly, the sudden prospect of huge fishing cuts to protect New England’s codfish inspired a quick consensus: Scores of fishermen will be ruined if those cuts are passed.
2011 fire deaths more than double from 2010
Steve McCausland of the Maine Public Safety Department says the state recorded nine fire deaths in 2010. In 2011, the number grew to 23.
Maine 2011 road deaths lowest since 1959
Experts cited high gas prices, better safety equipment on cars and increased safety-belt usage as reasons for the decline.
Maine encouraging New Year’s Day hikes at parks
Guided hikes are being offered today at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park in Freeport, Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and at several other parks.
Fate of GOP hopefuls rests with undecided voters
The volatile Republican presidential race in Iowa will come down to which way an enormous chunk of undecided voters breaks in the coming days.
SNAPSHOT: New Year’s Shopping
NEW YEAR’S SHOPPING: Owner Donald Damon chats with customer Molly Ladd in front of the sparkling wine display at Damon’s Beverage Mart on Saturday afternoon in Augusta. Damom said ever since his family took over the former Lou’s Beverage Barn on Bangor Street in 2009, New Year’s and Christmas eves have been the two busiest […]
LePage: This year can be one of promise, challenges
AUGUSTA — 2012 can be a year of promise that moves the Maine economy forward, or it can be an election year full of political rhetoric and impasse, Gov. Paul LePage said Saturday in his final weekly radio address of 2011.