So-called ‘zombies’ are just stumbling by on the brink of survival, barely able to pay even the interest on their loans and often just a bad business hit away from dying off for good.
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Our View: Professional soccer will be a boon to Maine
Lifting the profile of ‘the beautiful game’ brings with it beautiful upsides.
Owning Wrexham soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet by millions
While the club said turnover rose from nearly $7.5 million to $13.3 million and that future prospects are positive, its losses increased to $6.4 million.
Farmington-based school district moves forward on turf fundraiser
Regional School Unit 9 directors also approved a proposal by the club to give naming rights to certain facilities at Caldwell Field at Mt. Blue High School.
As winter sports season begins, some central Maine athletes adjust to quick turnaround
After having deep playoff runs in the fall, athletes jump right into their winter teams.
Maine high school playoff schedule paused until early next week
The Maine Principals’ Association revises schedule in the wake of the Lewiston mass shootings.
Local roundup: Lawrence field hockey blanks Winslow
Maddie Niles scores four goals as the Bulldogs move above .500.
Men’s pro soccer team coming to Portland, slated for 2025 start
Local investors have been granted an expansion team by United Soccer League and will play games at Fitzpatrick Stadium, pending city approval.
Russia suspended from international soccer over Ukraine war
Russian teams have been suspended from all international soccer, including qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.
Plans for pro soccer in Portland moving forward despite pandemic
An informational ‘town hall’ session is planed for Monday, while a local ownership group continues to work on stadium plans for a USL League One franchise.