Eli Manning demonstrates that he is much more than Peyton’s little brother; he belongs in an elite class.
February 2012
Madonna, the bird and Tebowing
For all the pomp and excess of Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show, it is likely to be a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. that is most remembered. The gesture, accompanied by a barely disguised expletive, came during a performance of Madonna’s new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin.’” The screen briefly was […]
Dispatches
Genetic disorder detected at high rate in Lewiston area / Forest service crew looks for signs of invasive insect / Mustache film festival will make debut in Portland / . . . and other news from around Maine.
Is Israel planning to attack Iran?
Concerns grow over saber-rattling about the dangers of Tehran wielding nuclear weapons.
Paul supporters dominate Westbrook’s GOP caucus
Party leaders say the contest for Maine’s delegates appears to be between Mitt Romney and Ron Paul.
Feature Obituary: Ernie Smith, 91, known for his outgoing, friendly personality
SOUTH PORTLAND – Living in the area for nine decades, Ernie Smith made many acquaintances. And he couldn’t go anywhere without running into one of them. “It just seemed like everywhere you went, he knew somebody,” said Karen Krenke, one of his three daughters. Mr. Smith, a Portland native and longtime South Portland resident, died […]
World/Nation Dispatches
RIO DE JANEIRO Murders more than double during strike by police Murder rates in the northeastern city of Salvador have more than doubled since the start of a police strike, media reports said Sunday, although they added that the situation in Brazil’s third most populous city appears to be improving. Salvador’s A Tarde daily reported […]
Waterville church celebrates last Mass
Bishop Richard Malone says it is a time to give thanks for the heritage of the St. Francis parish.
Districts win, lose pieces of aid pie
Already facing federal cutbacks, those losing under the state formula find the prospect ‘devastating.’
GOP contest still a four-man race
Maine is one of the states where Republicans’ choices will be watched this week.