The Black Bears will play in the national semifinals for the first time this weekend, forcing some creativity in college football’s early signing period.
December 2018
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lawrence girls basketball comes up big against Messalonskee
Sarah Poli leads tall effort from Bulldogs in KVAC win.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
USM tightens control of pop-up courses because of protest targeting Sen. Collins
The university responds after such a course invited students to Washington for a protest of the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inNation & World
China arrests former Canadian diplomat
Michael Kovrig was taken into custody in Beijing and some officials speculate his detention was in relation to the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Poore, Gardiner girls basketball make plays late to hold off Leavitt
Tigers let Hornets rally before closing the door in the fourth quarter.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland jetport sets new record with 2 million passengers so far this year
The previous annual record of 1.86 million passengers – set in 2017 – was broken a couple of days ago, an airport official says.
Posted inNation & World
Four killed in shooting near French market
The gunman has been identified and a terrorism investigation is open.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Christmas tree farmers spreading word that artificial alternatives don’t cut it
A social media ad campaign touts the benefits of a real evergreen as the popularity of the fakes continues to grow annually.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Female-led films do better at box office, study shows
Researchers found every $1 billion film at the box office passed the Bechdel test.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington continues with Front Street contractor despite concern
The owner of Ranger Contracting said delays on the first phase of the project were beyond the company’s control.