August 2013
Voting record belies King’s independence
The former Maine governor often votes with Democrats, but he’s finding his niche as a deal-maker.
MLB: Red Sox hang on to beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jacoby Ellsbury matched a career high with four hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
NFL: Belichick eager to see Patriots build off 1st outing
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — One exhibition game isn’t enough for Bill Belichick to make any firm decisions.
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Furyk takes lead into final round
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Oak Hill finally had enough elements for a strong test Saturday in the PGA Championship, and Jim Furyk was up for the fight.
TRAVIS LAZACZYK: Stevens still makes impact at Maine
The number 9 is the magic number on the University of Maine football team. It’s passed down from defensive star to defensive star like a family heirloom. By now, Maine’s opponents in the Colonial Athletic Association should know that the guy charging at you with the 9 on his jersey is the baddest Black Bear of them all.
GOLF NOTEBOOK: Another Browne earns Hall induction
Dick Browne accepted the Maine Golf Hall of Fame award on behalf of his late father, Paul, at a 2006 ceremony.
Bahrain deports Mainer over ‘radical’ writings
The Persian Gulf kingdom accuses the Portland native of ‘inciting hatred against the government.’
Madison woman killed in Skowhegan rollover accident
Delphine Mclaughlin, 55, of Madison was killed Saturday in a one-vehicle rollover on East Madison Road in Skowhegan, according to police.
Clinton police chief says fight with teen shows need for local police force
Police Chief Craig Johnson was sore and limping Saturday as he walked into a church service aimed at recognizing police and other first responders, after a Friday fight with a 14-year-old, out-of-control suspect.