The savage execution of a captured Jordanian pilot will draw Jordan deeply into the Mideast conflict.
February 2015
Maine Voices: Story of our culture’s devotion to caffeine told through roadside litter
The empty soda cans, tea bottles, coffee cups and energy drinks suggest our lives depend on the drug.
Portland/Deering too much for SP
PORTLAND—Two boys’ hockey teams hoping to improve their playoff standing did battle Thursday afternoon at William B. Troubh Ice Arena. Portland/Deering appeared in control most of the way, but despite going on top, 2-0, behind early goals from sophomore Brent Rickett and junior Phil McCallum, couldn’t put away visiting South Portland. The Red Riots made […]
Rutherford returns to Portland baseball perch
PORTLAND—Maybe you can go home again. Mike Rutherford sure hopes so. The Portland High graduate and longtime teacher at the school is returning for a second stint as baseball coach, PHS athletic director Rob O’Leary announced Wednesday. The announcement of Rutherford, who previously coached the Bulldogs from 1995 to 2006, compiling a record of 192-58, […]
Winter postseason is here
The winter sports season is coming to a close and if the recent amount of snow has got you down, there’s some good news, as it has become apparent that the upcoming postseason is going to be more unpredictable than ever. The girls’ hockey regular season has come to an end and the playoffs are […]
South Sports Roundup
SMCC men’s team’s win streak ends The Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball team saw its six-game win streak come to an end Saturday with an 82-70 home loss to Dean College. Alexander Hartford and Atencio Martin both had 16 points in defeat. The women handled visiting Unity College in a makeup game (113-23) and […]
Winter playoff season has arrived
The winter sports season is coming to a close and if the recent amount of snow has got you down, there’s some good news, as it has become apparent that the upcoming postseason is going to be more unpredictable than ever. The girls’ hockey regular season has come to an end and the playoffs have […]
Bowdoin swimmer earns honor
Bowdoin’s Caroline Watt won the 200 and the 1,000 freestyle last weekend versus Colby and was named the NESCAC Swimmer of the Week as a result.
Casco woman sues ex-employer, claims sexual harassment
Tatsiana Crawford’s lawsuit is filed against the Festiva Development Group LLC.
Maine told to tighten tribal land water rules
Tribal leaders hail the federal order as a historic assertion of oversight of Maine’s relationship with the state’s tribes.