Republicans use Ashton Carter’s confirmation hearing to criticize White House foreign policy.
February 2015
Wednesday’s high school roundup: York advances in girls’ hockey playoffs
Katherine Bertolini and Kendall Carr score unassisted goals in the third period as York edges Gorham/Bonny Eagle 3-1 in the Western Maine quarterfinals.
Storey’s six goals lead Greely past Brunswick in girls’ hockey playoffs
The Rangers advance to the semifinals with a 14-1 over Brunswick.
Backup goalie helps Rangers beat Bruins, 3-2
Boston, riding a hot streak in its last 10 games, loses after holding a 2-1 lead in the second period.
Sullinger comes off bench, out of doghouse, to help Celtics beat Denver
After getting benched for arriving late for the afternoon shootaround, Jared Sullinger scores the winning points on two free throws with 22.8 seconds left.
Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/ South Portland wins in girls’ hockey playoffs
A quick start produces a 3-2 win over Biddeford in the Western Maine quarterfinals.
Bill to ban microbeads in Maine backed by both sides
In a rare alignment, manufacturers and environmentalists join to help the measure sail easily through committee.
Portland residents consider plan to replace Hall Elementary School
The $20 million project, which has qualified for state funding, is at the beginning of a 21-step process.
Fire destroys house on Little Sebago Lake in Gray
The home at 136 Birchwood Road was in flames when fire crews arrived.
Driver suffers only minor injury when pickup flips in Gorham
Police say the driver hit a snowbank while trying to pass a vehicle on the right on Route 25.