“I feel a great regard for trees; they represent age and beauty and the miracles of life and growth.” — Louise Dickinson Rich, “We Took To the Woods” While there is no disputing the beauty of a lush, green landscape at high summer, there is also something to be said for the woods in winter. […]
2013
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013
Helen C. Burns, 93, passed away on Jan. 6, 2013 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brief illness and was surrounded by family. A private burial will take place with Helen’s family in the spring. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton. www.dcpate.com. Lillian J. Couture, 88, of Sanford, died […]
Pirates’ leading defenseman the first to head to Phoenix
Oliver Ekman-Larsson is the first of as many as four Pirates who will join the Coyotes.
While the NHL was away …
After four months of posturing and pouting, itching and moaning, and just plain silliness, there will be hockey again. Here’s a refresher on what transpired as well as some of the comings and goings since the Kings thumped the Devils to win their first title. BIGGEST TRADE: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent perennial 30-goal […]
Tidal Power: Alabama inundates Notre Dame, 42-14
Alabama dominates Notre Dame from start to finish to repeat as BCS champions.
In Focus: Emotional testimony at hearing for massacre suspect
First responders recount the horror they encountered at the Colorado movie theater where 12 people died and dozens were wounded.
Boston gets tough in New York
The Celtics play without the suspended Rajon Rondo, but Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett step up.
Letterman trying to be ‘a decent guy’
The late-night talk show host gives an extraordinary interview to Oprah Winfrey in which he talks about his feud with her and Jay Leno, and about his efforts to make amends for his affairs with “Late Show” staff members.
A 48-game schedule ‘likely’ for NHL
The new agreement remains to be signed, but it appears the first games will be played Jan. 19.
State withholds 911 call transcript related to Biddeford shooting
Police say giving the transcripts to the Press Herald would interfere with the shooting investigation.