SANFORD — After a pair of losses on Monday to Biddeford and Marshwood in a tri-meet that head coach Nate Smith called “pretty rough,” and with the regional meet only a week and a half away, members of the Sanford wrestling team said they knew they needed a much better performance against Bonny Eagle on […]
2013
Towns: County change would mean big tax hit
ALFRED — The county budget committee won’t be asking York County Commissioners to postpone implementation of a planned change to a fiscal year. Instead, they voted to postpone their vote on budget approval for 14 days so municipal representatives can make the pitch to commissioners directly. The York County Budget Committee held a public hearing […]
Come-hither books by Steve Almond
Steve Almond, author of ‘Candyfreak’ and the self-published series ‘Writs of Passion,’ heads to Portland to talk and teach workshops on writing erotica.
Panel urges lower tax breaks for Portland developers
Businesses and developers have been lobbying the city to keep the policy as flexible as possible, advocating for no limits on tax money being returned to developers.
Bruins lose for first time, falling to Rangers in OT
Boston plays from behind all game, and loses when Marian Gaborik completes his hat trick in OT.
College Roundup: A stunning 25-1 run helps Miami top Duke
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes turned a rare sellout into a blowout, upsetting Duke for their first victory ever over a No. 1 team. No. 25-ranked Miami delighted a boisterous crowd by holding the Blue Devils without a field goal for more than eight minutes in the first half Wednesday night and went […]
Portland tar sands oil proposal returned to panel
The City Council voted for more review of a plan to ban the purchase of the oil for city operations.
LePage’s cap could choke off funds for the needy
If the $10.1 million limit is hit before June 30, no one would be required to pick up the slack.
Congress ready to put off fight on debt ceiling
A House vote signals the restriction is likely to be put off for four months, although some don’t like it.
NHL Roundup: Toronto cools off Penguins at home
PITTSBURGH – James van Riemsdyk scored twice, James Reimer stopped 28 shots and the Toronto Maple Leafs raced past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Wednesday night. Clarke MacArthur, Mikhail Grabovski and Tyler Bozak also scored for the Maple Leafs. Nikolai Kulemin added three assists as Toronto spoiled Pittsburgh’s home opener by giving the Penguins a […]