PORTLAND—Why talk, when a roar will suffice? The McAuley girls’ basketball team, the defending Class A state champion and heavily favored to be crowned again, has faced its share of detractors this winter, but ultimately, the Lions’ play on the floor has said it all. The latest example came Saturday evening at the Cumberland County […]
February 2012
Michaud raises money for Army veteran who lost legs
27-year-old Jeremy Gilley lost his legs in December. Rep. Mike Michaud, of Maine, headlined a charity event Saturday to raise money for Gilley and his family.
Sometimes even Warren Buffett gets it wrong
The Oracle of Omaha earned his nickname — and more than a few billion dollars — by spotting investments that others overlooked. But even Warren Buffett makes mistakes. Just ask him.
‘The Artist’ hopes to bring silence back to Oscars
“The Artist” is favored to become the first-ever silent movie to win the best-picture prize since the Oscars started 83 years ago.
New Hampshire unlikely to get casinos anytime soon
Gambling supporters say New Hampshire needs casinos now, before Massachusetts begins to build them. But the state Legislature likely doesn’t have enough votes to override the governor’s veto.
Greely falls in regional final
PORTLAND—After flying under the radar for most of the 2011-12 season, the Greely girls’ basketball team found itself on the big stage Saturday afternoon in the Western Class B Final at the Cumberland County Civic Center. A big-time production ensued, but unfortunately for the Rangers, it came courtesy the opposition, the top-ranked Lake Region Lakers. […]
Clock strikes midnight for Waynflete
AUGUSTA—There are many underdog stories in the history of time, but in most of those stories, the underdog wins. In a select few, the underdog doesn’t secure the victory, but ends up a winner in the eyes of many, like the original ‘Rocky’ movie, when Rocky lost a split decision to Apollo Creed, or “Stone […]
WWII vet says nobody helped after he was carjacked
In a story that’s drawn national interest and outrage, a surveillance video in Detroit shows passers-by ignoring an elderly World War II vet as he’s attacked, carjacked and crawls for help.
Danica Patrick ready to roll in first Daytona 500
Danica Patrick is kicking off her first full-time season in stock cars at the biggest stock-car race on the planet.
SLIDE SHOW: Photos from the bear den
Our photographer, Shawn Ouellette, gets up close and personal with Maine black bears and their researchers.