AUSTIN, Texas – Lance Armstrong on Wednesday was given more time to think about whether he wants to cooperate with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Separately, he learned that he’s about to be sued. USADA, the agency that investigated the cyclist’s performance-enhancing drug use and banned him for life from sports, has given him an extra […]
2013
College Roundup: UNE women keep conference streak alive
QUINCY, Mass. – Lauren Hayden scored a career-high 18 points Wednesday night as the University of New England women’s basketball team set a school record with its 13th straight conference win, a 61-47 victory over Eastern Nazarene. Beth Suggs added 16 points for the Nor’easters (18-4, 15-0 Commonwealth Coast Conference) and became the 21st player […]
Payment to Maine Yankee owner may lower electric rates
Damages of $81.7 million arise from federal failure to deal with disposal of nuclear waste.
No Rondo and Celts win again
Go figure – Boston has a five-game winning streak without Rajon Rondo, rallying for a victory at Toronto.
Maine coalition forms to battle gun violence
The new group backs a bill seeking several reforms to how guns are bought and sold in Maine.
Small College Notebook: Tournament time nearing as teams jockey for spots
Bowdoin’s men’s hockey team has a chance to avenge an early-season loss to Wesleyan.
Developer gets OK to turn Portland landmark into hotel
Kevin Bunker is seeking historic tax credits for the former Portland Press Herald building.
Black Bears sign three from Maine
Dakota Tarbox of Thornton Academy joins Spencer Carey of Lawrence and Matt Cosgrove, son of UMaine’s coach.
Forecasters hedge bets when big storms approach
Meteorologists interpret different computer models to see a strong storm hitting Maine on Friday, leaving behind 1-2 feet of snow.
Girls’ basketball: Stags finally down Deering
Cheverus beats the Rams for the first time in the 11 years of its girls’ basketball program.