FALMOUTH — The speed bump emerged. Too late in the game for Thornton Academy to recover from, but early enough from which it can benefit. The Golden Trojans saw a two-goal third period lead obliterated by a five-goal Falmouth eruption, and lost 5-3 Thursday at Family Ice Center. Falmouth (2-1) scored four times in a […]
2011
At peace with Christmas
It’s now officially too late to do your Christmas shopping early. That’s OK. Doing your Christmas shopping late counts, too. Remember, it’s not the thought behind the gift that counts; it’s what you spend on it. Oh, I imagine you Xmasologists out there are offended by such crass materialism. You say that Christmas should be […]
Teacher appears in court, leaves quickly
ALFRED — Jessica Pomerleau, a Massabesic High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, made her first appearance at York County Superior Court Thursday morning. Pomerleau, her hair in an updo and wearing a navy blue suit, appeared in the courtroom standing next to her attorney, John Webb. Superior Court […]
Sports Digest
TRACK AND FIELD Olympic champion in ’68 undergoes brain surgery Lee Evans, 63, a 1968 Olympic champion in the 400 meters and 1,600 relay in Mexico City, had brain surgery in San Jose, Calif. In Mexico City, Tommie Smith and John Carlos finished first and third in the 200 meters, then entered Olympic history with […]
NBA Notebook: A schedule full of quirks
Carmelo Anthony’s return to Denver is delayed for another year. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won’t be visiting Sacramento anytime soon. Fans in Chicago will only be seeing Kobe Bryant on television this season. The NBA sought competitive balance. What it got was schedule imbalance. One of the many consequences of the lockout, besides hundreds […]
There’s more at stake than a bite of the apple
The Jets and Giants are thinking more about the playoffs than about being the best New York team.
Patriots haven’t yet silenced their doubters
A shaky defense has many questioning whether New England can succeed in the postseason.
Girls’ Basketball: Deering rallies, sends Sanford to its first loss
SANFORD – Emily Cole scored all nine of her points in the second half to help Deering earn a 38-32 win over previously undefeated Sanford in a Southern Maine Activities Association girls’ basketball game Thursday. Cole made three 3-pointers as the Rams (3-2) outscored Sanford 27-17 after the break. Marissa MacMillan was the high scorer […]
‘Rock snot’ concern leads officials to destroy lake trout
The 434,000 fish from a Vermont hatchery would have posed a risk of spreading the algae.
Judge rejects more public access in Cutler Files lawsuit
MaineToday Media sought to intervene in the suit by one of the creators of the controversial website.