Each airstrike and shell that relentlessly pounds Mariupol — about one a minute at times — drives home the curse of a geography that has put the city squarely in the path of Russia’s domination of Ukraine.
2022
Posted inMaine, News
No serious injuries in dramatic I-95 crash involving state trooper, tractor-trailer, family in SUV
The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near mile marker 1 in Kittery about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, when Trooper Robert Flynn stopped to assist a broken-down flatbed truck.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports, Times Record Sports
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale to miss start of season with stress fracture in rib cage
The Red Sox left-hander was injured during a pitching session about a month ago.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports
Sidelines: Finally, the madness returns to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament
With the return of big crowds, the dance will once again feature enhanced excitement with electric atmospheres, Drew Bonifant writes.
Posted inElection 2022, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Seth Carey’s bid for district attorney rejected by state election officials
Secretary of State’s office says Carey is not a registered Republican and can’t run in the party’s June 14 primary.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s high court chief justice says court backlog likely to continue
The number of pending court cases in Maine has increased about 45 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, she told lawmakers.
Posted inNation & World, News
Glimmers of hope in talks, even as Russia’s onslaught goes on
Russia’s military forces are blasting Ukraine’s capital region and other major cities as they try to crush a Ukrainian defense that has frustrated their progress nearly three weeks after invading.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Nokomis freshman Cooper Flagg named state’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Flagg enjoyed dominant season that culminated with the Class A title.
Posted inSports
Judge: Minor leaguers work year-round, MLB violated wage law
A federal judge rules that minor leaguers should be paid for travel time to road games in the California League and to practice in Arizona and Florida.
Posted inSports
Maine Mariners put together strong defensive effort to turn back Adirondack
Jeremy Brodeur makes 27 saves as the Mariners boost their playoff hopes with a 5-3 win.