Applications are still available for the 2015 University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer training in York County. The appplication deadline is 4:30 p.m on Jan. 23. Classes will meet Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 27 through early June at the Anderson Learning Center, 21 Bradeen St., Springvale, unless otherwise […]
2015
Saint Anselm pulls away from UNE in men’s hockey
BIDDEFORD — Saint Anselm College scored twice in the final 4:58 to break open a tight game and take a 5-2 victory over the University of New England in an ECAC Men’s East ice hockey game played Friday evening at the Harold Alfond Forum. The Hawks improved to 5-6-1 overall, 4-3-1 in league play, while […]
Europe’s nightmare: Terror threats both large and small
LONDON — The military-style attack in Paris has made clear that Europe faces an evolving, ever-more complex terror threat no longer dominated by a few big players. It’s not just al-Qaida, or Islamic State. It’s not just the disciples of some fiery, hate-filled preachers. Instead, security experts say, it’s now an Internet-driven, generalized rage against […]
HOF got it right – but still is in the wrong
The 2015 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame was announced earlier this week ”“ and, surprisingly, the voters got as close to getting it right as they ever could. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Craig Biggio and John Smoltz were all no-brainers for the hall in the minds of pretty much any sports writer […]
Girls’ basketball: McAuley’s defense shuts down South Portland
The Lions hold the Riots to 11 points in the second half of a 45-36 victory.
College roundup: Bowdoin extends streak to nine in women’s basketball
The Polar Bears improve to 11-2 with an 87-63 win over Connecticut College.
58 Brook St., Westbrook
Built in 1930, this classic Craftsman home belonged to the same family for its first 76 years, and for many decades was the center of a 13-acre farm
Friday’s girls’ roundup: Gorham takes control to top Westbrook
The Rams pull away in the final quarter for a 49-42 victory.
Pirates’ winning streak snapped
Portland suffers its first loss of the new year, falling to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 4-1.