Republican John Boehner pledges to do what voters want as the new speaker in a reshaped Congress.
2011
Pats spending bye week looking within
New England will scout possible opponents, work on weaknesses and rehabilitate injuries.
Making Noise: Fruits of Arborea’s labor should be worth waiting for
For all the dime-a-dozen self-aggrandizers popping up like weeds in the digital space, a steady, humble band like Lewiston’s Arborea has learned the value of patience. Buck and Shanti Curran have been cultivating their project for five years, and because they insisted on their art before their status, they are capable of preparing a record […]
Mainers deny killing couple in California
The former residents of central Maine plead not guilty in the deaths of acquaintances from Augusta.
Colby awarded $600K to expand marine studies
The $600,000 grant enables the college to hire three additional faculty for the marine program, for a total of five professors.
Wrongful death suit filed over jail death
It claims the jail and its medical service failed to properly treat and protect a psychotic inmate.
Sports Medicine: Using a helmet is using your head
For many Mainers, winter is the best season of the year. While residents of warmer climates scratch their heads, thousands of hearty New Englanders are celebrating the cold and snow. They know it creates great conditions, especially for skiing. While skiing is a terrific outdoor activity, it can also be dangerous. According to the National […]
Shellfish processor takes food safety pledge
Portland Shellfish expects new equipment and staff to satisfy FDA sanitation concerns.
Linemen finally get to shine
Eleven nominees are named for the first Gaziano awards for Maine high school linemen.
Hockey Notebook: Rangers appear on track for return to upper echelon
The Greely boys’ hockey team took a step back after winning the Class B state championship in 2009, finishing 8-9-2. But the Rangers ended last season with an encouraging 3-2 loss to eventual Western Class B champion York, giving themselves something to build on. This season, Greely is 5-0 and appears on course for a […]