Pete Carroll went from being fired by the Patriots to national titles at USC and two Super Bowls with the Seahawks.
2016
Posted inNation & World
U.N. reports on 70 Islamic State killings, other atrocities
Militants are accused of torture, sexual exploitation of women and girls, and using child soldiers to execute civilians.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: Maine opens with impressive win
The Black Bears take control early and roll to a 67-47 victory over Purdue.
Posted inMaine, News
Infectious brain disease confirmed in patient treated at Maine Med
The Portland hospital took the precaution this week of suspending elective surgeries in order to sterilize its surgical equipment and facilities.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump seen pulling back on health law, other vows
He now says he’d retain parts of Obamacare, and is saying little about banning Muslims.
Posted inLifestyle, Religion and Values
Lawsuit filed in Wisconsin over teaching religion
Two University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students’ community service won’t count toward graduation because it involved teaching religious doctrine at a church.
Posted inReligion and Values
Pope asks homeless to pardon unsympathetic Christians
The Catholic Church’s Holy Year of Mercy ends Nov. 20 with a Mass celebrated by Francis.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Hundreds turn out in Portland to protest Trump’s election
Demonstrators march from Monument Square to City Hall, then through the Old Port.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Police probe racially charged messages left for former Penobscot chief in Solon
Barry Dana said he received a dozen vulgar messages Thursday insulting his Indian heritage, following a spate of similar racially charged incidents across the country after the presidential election.
Posted inMaine, News
St. Augustine Church on Augusta’s Sand Hill to mark 100 years
St. Michael Parish will celebrate the church’s centennial with a Mass featuring Bishop Robert Deeley, of Portland, and a reception in the church hall.