While he said he would like to return to the United States from Russia, he is not about to ‘walk into a jail cell.’
May 2014
VII goals from IV leads Falmouth past Greely
FALMOUTH—It isn’t always pretty, but the Falmouth boys’ lacrosse team almost always finds a way. Wednesday evening, hosting upset-minded Greely, the Yachtsmen took advantage of several man-up opportunities to build an 8-2 halftime lead, but things got interesting when the Rangers scored three straight goals to start the second half. Then, Falmouth restored order. Paced […]
Trap avoided…Yarmouth makes it eight in a row with win over Falmouth
YARMOUTH—Coming off a victory over crosstown rival North Yarmouth Academy and with two-time defending state champion Waynflete up next, it would have been understandable if the Yarmouth girls’ lacrosse team suffered a letdown Wednesday evening when it hosted Falmouth. Some letdown. The Clippers got off to a slow start, but quickly hit their dazzling stride, […]
Did Maine Guard chief try to remake second unit without telling governor?
Two people say he went to Washington last year to pitch a plan to convert a South Portland squadron into a cyber security team, but a LePage spokeswoman disputes their accounts.
Colby colleagues mourn loss of longtime coach Wescott
Wescott was the father of Seth Wescott of Carrabassett Valley, who won the Olympic gold medal in snowboardcross in 2006 and 2010.
Obama mounts forceful defense of foreign policy
Those expecting a change in direction in Wednesday’s address at West Point instead hear arguments for military restraint.
Featured obituary: Matthew York Jr., 29, a popular 2003 Portland High grad, touched many lives
The cause of his unexpected death on Sunday is yet to be determined.
IRS prepared to forgive some small-business reporting failures
Business owners and professionals who didn’t report certain kinds of retirement accounts can avoid stiff penalties.
Another View: Beijing’s hardheaded stance won’t stop rising violence
Leaders should initiate dialogue with restive minorities like the Uighurs and Tibetans and offer them greater freedoms.
Disaster aid split among 50 Maine fishermen
Each will get $32,500 as economic relief is allotted to those in six states affected by groundfish catch limits.