Rep. William Noon wants the state to resume helping communities plan for the effects of climate change. That project was halted two years ago by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
2013
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Review due on Brady’s leg-up slide
NEW YORK — The NFL is looking into Tom Brady’s leg-up slide that hit Ravens safety Ed Reed in the AFC championship game. League spokesman Greg Aiello said Tuesday “any play of that nature is routinely reviewed.” Brady could be subject to a fine if the league believes he violated any player safety rules. During […]
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Posted inSports
Porter signs with Alouettes of CFL
Quinton Porter, the former Portland High star quarterback, signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on Monday. “I couldn’t be happier,” said Porter on Tuesday night, back home in Portland. “Part of me was done with football but this feels like the beginning of a new chapter.” Porter, 30, […]
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: DiRamio sparks Rams after a slow beginning
Deering wipes out a small first-quarter deficit to beat Windham 38-24 and improve to 12-1.
Posted inSports
Bulletin Board
Maine Hoops announced their tryout days for the end of winter and spring AAU league. There will be tryouts for Southern Maine at XLSportsworld in Saco for girls in grades 3-12 between Saturday and Feb. 17. There will also be a special session at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 for anyone who can’t make one of […]
Posted inBusiness, News
All over the world, technology replacing employees
Technological advances mean many jobs lost in the recession are gone for good, while those that have come back pay less.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Napoli fine to play first, Red Sox say
Mike Napoli didn’t realize he had a hip ailment until a Boston physical, but says it hasn’t bothered him even as a catcher.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Academics top attraction at McAuley
In response to Elizabeth Flaherty’s letter to the editor (“Group gives private schools unfair athletic advantage,” Jan. 12), I would like to invite her to visit our school. As she walked into Catherine McAuley’s gym, she would notice on the walls not only state championship banners but also banners for sportsmanship. McAuley has always been […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine economy will benefit from wind-power tax credit extension
Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins deserve credit for helping this industry grow.
Posted inNation & World
40 years of Roe v. Wade: Marchers embody enduring conflict
The landmark abortion decision is still hotly opposed and defended as it enters its fifth decade.