May 9, 2018
2018
Posted inSports
Tuesday’s NBA roundup: Paul pours in 41 as Rockets oust Jazz
Chris Paul scores a playoff career high and advances to the conference finals for the first time in his career.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, News
Yanks top Red Sox 3-2 to move into a first-place tie in the AL East
Giancarlo Stanton hits two home runs as New York wins the first of a three-game series.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Consensus at forum: Keep Warriors at Wells High School, but not the imagery
Most of the 80 people who turn out to discuss what’s been an emotional issue agree that Native American imagery is the issue at Wells, not the Warriors nickname.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ad touting national monument appears to advocate for candidate Lucas St. Clair
Some of his Democratic opponents in the 2nd District congressional race say he should refuse help from unnamed outside groups.
Posted inNation & World
New York lawmakers begin process of selecting new attorney general
After a closed-door meeting, Democrats discussed the protocols of appointing a successor to Eric Schneiderman, who resigned Monday night amid assault claims.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s July Fourth celebration in jeopardy as funding becomes a struggle
The nonprofit behind the event is having trouble raising money, and the mayor suggests not paying for fireworks as an alternative to cutting the school budget or a jobs program.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Proposed Winslow school cuts would cost 8 jobs, superintendent says
The Town Council is expected to take a second reading of the budget next Monday.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Mt. Blue softball edges Cony; Erskine boys lacrosse sinks Lawrence.
FARMINGTON — Macey Phillips belted a home run to go along with a single and had four RBIs to lead the Mt. Blue softball team to a 4-3 win over Cony in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A game Tuesday afternoon. Madisyn Smith earned the win in the circle for Mt. Blue (4-4). Brooklynn […]
Posted inNation & World
Benefactor buys sacred pipe at auction to return to Sioux
The clay pipe was a peace offering for a solider during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and was sold for $40,000, nearly twice its estimated value.