Portland takes control early and defeats Altoona, 8-4.
2018
Democrats eager to put LePage in rearview at ‘pivotal’ state convention
While the gubernatorial candidates say they plan to stick to the issues as the party’s convention kicks off in Lewiston, the three men vying to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin waste no time in going on the offensive.
Help for gambling addiction no sure bet
As sports betting expands, treatment services fall behind.
Local roundup: Lewis pitches Messalonskee baseball by Lawrence
Eagle tosses shutout for first win of the season.
Local roundup: Winthrop softball gets win in 9th inning
Marie Dostie has game-winning hit with two outs.
Mt. Blue baseball turns to JV players in loss to Leavitt
With playoffs well out of reach, Cougars give others chance to play.
Community Cup features some of state’s top discus throwers
Plenty of state contenders get their throws in at track and field meet.
Oak Hill softball capitalizes on Monmouth miscues
Raiders pull away for MVC victory.
China develops taste for craft beer
As the middle class grows in this huge emerging market – which spent more money on beer sales than the U.S. did last year – so does the Asian nation’s thirst for finer brews.
Rising interest rates already making an impact
But is it a bonus or a burden? The effect of the six increases made by the Federal Reserve since late 2015 is quite different for savers and borrowers.