It is expected Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 for Boston, and all except the first two starters will be in the bullpen.
2021
Patriots notebook: Hightower does all the dirty jobs for New England’s defense
Linebacker Dont’a Hightower will do whatever is asked, and his contributions for the Patriots don’t necessarily show up on the stat sheet.
Inflation rises 5.4% from year ago, matching 13-year high
Consumer prices rose 0.4% last month, slightly higher than August’s gain.
New Hampshire rejects $27 million for vaccination outreach
The state health commissioner said she did not know of any other states that have rejected such funds.
Canadian company pulls application for mining operation in northern Maine
An Ontario-based company had hoped to mine copper, zinc, silver and other valuable metals at Pickett Mountain.
Biden administration sets plan for 7 offshore wind farms by 2025
The Department of Interior hopes to hold lease sales for projects off states including Maine.
NFL notebook: Unbeaten Cardinals down at least two starters against Browns
Chandler Jones is doubtful after testing positive for COVID-19 while tight end Maxx Williams and center Rodney Hudson are out with injuries.
College notebook: UMaine-Farmington women’s soccer making late season turnaround
After starting season 1-8, Beavers have won of their last five games and are in the North Atlantic Conference playoff mix.
Sports Digest: Fosse, barreled over by Rose at ’70 All-Star Game, dies at 74
Ray Fosse dies after a 16-year bout with cancer.
Squid a possible culprit in Gulf of Maine shrimp’s demise
The current moratorium on shrimping is scheduled to end this year and regulators are expected to decide this winter whether to continue it.