The embattled organization says it is trying to ensure its survival and settle 100 lawsuits by over 350 athletes who say they were molested by team doctor Larry Nassar.
December 2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
EPA reportedly set to scrap rules on new coal-fired plants
The Trump administration plans to lift an Obama-era mandate that new plants use carbon-capture technology, removing a barrier to constructing the facilities.
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Posted inLocal & State
Fire breaks out in Brunswick mobile home park
No one was injured, and the extent of damage to the home in Bay Bridge Estates was not known Wednesday night
Posted inNation & World
Border Patrol agent charged with capital murder in Texas
The prosecutor says he will seek the death penalty against Ortiz, who is accused of killing four women.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ fails to strike a chord with Chinese audiences
The reception in China contrasts with that in the U.S., where it’s being hailed as the first all-Asian box office smash.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Thielen’s run-in with Belichick doesn’t top the list
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick has had at least two previous encounters with opposing players that surpass Minnesota’s Adam Thielen’s verbal challenge last Sunday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Portland freshmen absorb history lesson with help from basketball
A new book by local author Phil Hoose tells a story of racial integration hastened by Indianapolis high school champions.
Posted inFootball, Varsity Maine
Football: Locals named Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists
Cony’s Wozniak, Skowhegan’s Christopher up for top football honor.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Wednesday’s Patriots notebook: Hightower re-emerges as defensive leader
Dont’a Hightower has recovered from a slow start and an injury-shortened 2017 season.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Documents show Facebook used user data as competitive weapon
Documents released by a U.K. committee offer a rare glimpse into the company’s inner workings and the extent to which it used people’s data to make money while publicly vowing to protect their privacy.