A coach bus carrying the University of Maine women’s basketball team suddenly veered to the left and hit a rumble strip before going airborne and crossing four lanes of traffic in a Tuesday night crash that showered passengers with broken glass.
February 2013
NASCAR: Fans explore legal options
ORLANDO, Fla. — The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages.
Bill eyed as compromise on Maine revenue sharing
The measure would maintain or boost revenue sharing in the next three fiscal years for cities and towns, bucking Gov. LePage’s budget proposal.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Desmond enjoys record run
Kevin Desmond crossed the finish line and couldn’t believe his eyes.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Sabine plays key role for CMCC
Central Maine Community College is the No. 1 seed in the upcoming USCAA Division II Women’s Basketball National Championships in Uniontown, Pa. One very big reason for that is Oak Hill graduate Maggie Sabine.
MLB: Garcia, Dempster sharp in debuts
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Just being on the mound was good enough for Jaime Garcia. Tossing scoreless ball made it even better.
COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Veilleux ready to play role
With another snow storm forecast for the next couple of days, few people in Maine are thinking of baseball. While most of us gear up for another round of shoveling, the University of Southern Maine baseball team is preparing to start the season this weekend in Yaphank, N.Y., with a pair of games against Mt. St. Mary and Old Westbury.
Farmington selectmen OK $1,000 to complete downtown plan
FARMINGTON — Selectmen voted to sign a $1,000 consulting contract to finish the Downtown Development Plan.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Bangor knocks off MHW
BANGOR —The Bangor Rams scored three times in the third period to secure an 8-5 win over the Maranacook/Winthrop/Hall-Dale cooperative team in an Eastern A quarterfinal game at Sawyer Arena on Tuesday.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: St. Dom’s pulls away from Skowhegan
The shots were about even and St. Dom’s had a two-goal lead to start the third period. A third goal opened the floodgates, and the Saints scored four times in seven minutes on their way to a 6-0 victory in an Eastern A boys hockey quarterfinal Tuesday night at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee.