The Republican primaries have been a tough sled for God, the Father of the party. (Well, Republicans claim He is.) First, Michele Bachmann came to Him and asked whether she should run for president. “You go, girl,” He said, or words to that effect. I take her word on that. (Hey, would she lie?) Then […]
March 2012
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Dispatches
HARRISBURG, Ill. Stronger storms predicted for areas still cleaning up Crews cleared splintered plywood and smashed appliances from small-town neighborhoods Thursday, a day after tornadoes killed 13 people in the Midwest and South. But the forecast held a menacing possibility: More twisters may be coming, and they could be even stronger. Damaged communities tried to […]
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College Roundup: UMaine women top Stony Brook in first round
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The University of Maine women’s basketball team got clutch free throws and solid defense in the final minutes of a 49-43 win over Stony Brook Wednesday in the opening round of the America East Conference Tournament. The eighth-seeded Black Bears (8-22) will play top-seeded Boston University (22-7) in a quarterfinal today […]
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Krejci carries Bruins past Devils, 4-3
A line shakeup does David Krejci some good, in the form of his second career hat trick.
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Sports Digest
BASKETBALL Red Claws release Harris for violating team policies Paul Harris, the first draft pick ever by the Maine Red Claws, was released by the NBA Development League club for “repeated violations of team policy.” The Red Claws would not comment any further than what was said in the press release. “The Red Claws do […]
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Portland hopes Shipyard investigator will find ways to recover revenue
The city lost as much as $1.5 million over 15 years because they didn’t charge Shipyard Brewery the correct amount of sewer fees.
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Maine Red Claws this weekend
WHO: Maine Red Claws (13-22) vs. Springfield Armor (21-13) WHEN: 7 p.m. today, 5 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Portland Expo RADIO: WJAB 96.3–FM ARMOR NOTES: The Armor are the D-League’s hottest team. They finished February a perfect 8-0 and have won 10 of 11. But Springfield hasn’t played since Feb. 20. Springfield’s streak has put the […]
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In Vermont, recycling bill gets House OK
MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont House gave preliminary approval Thursday to legislation that would push the state toward the goal of recycling and composting all solid waste, with as little as possible going to landfills. “We’re running out of space to put our waste,” said Rep. Tim Jerman, D-Essex. The bill would call on the […]
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Judge throws out lawsuit by family of officer’s killer
CONCORD, N.H. – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the family of a man who killed a Franconia police officer in 2007, saying they lack evidence that the officer violated his constitutional rights. Liko Kenney fatally shot Franconia police Cpl. Bruce McKay on May 11, 2007, after McKay pulled over his car […]
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Conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart dies at 43
The Hollywood lefty converted to conservatism after the hearings on Clarence Thomas.