2015 – Page 6336 – The Portland Press Herald

Winter Classic: NHL’s big event now has competition

by The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

College football is once again playing meaningful games on New Year’s Day, taking away some hype.

Hockey: Canada tops U.S. to finish 4-0 in World Junior Championship

by The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

Max Domi scores two empty-net goals to help Canada hang on and win the final game of pool play.

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Sugar Bowl: Ohio State faces team everyone wants to be

by PAUL NEWBERRY The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

Alabama is the model of success in college football, shooting for its fourth national title in six seasons.

Rose Bowl: Latest Heisman winners face off in playoff opener

by RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

The game pits Marcus Mariota against Jameis Winston, and it’s likely the loser’s final college game.

College football roundup: Boise State withstands late Arizona rally

by The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jay Ajayi ran for 134 yards and three touchdowns and No. 21 Boise State made a late defensive stand to hold off No. 12 Arizona 38-30 in the Fiesta Bowl on Wednesday. Boise State (12-2) raced to a 21-0 lead in the opening 10 minutes behind a string of big plays before […]

Sports Digest

January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

HIGH SCHOOLS Clemmer, Clippers blank Falmouth in girls hockey Katie Clemmer scored twice to lead Yarmouth/Freeport/Gray-New Gloucester to a 3-0 win over Falmouth in a high school girls’ hockey game at Falmouth. Clemmer had a power-play goal at 5:26 into the first period on assists from Michelle Robichaud and Jenny Holmquist. Keeley Arnold also scored […]

Last four Maryland death-row sentences to be commuted

by and BEN NUCKOLS The Associated Press January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

In one of his final acts as governor, Democrat Martin O’Malley will commute the sentences to life in prison without parole.

Police find infant’s body in Ohio creek

by and DAVID DISHNEAU The Associated Press January 1, 2015December 31, 2014

The infant’s mother, who misled police regarding his whereabouts, says she could not care for him.

Palestinians press Israel on war crimes

by and MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH The Associated Press January 1, 2015December 31, 2014

Palestinians say they will join the International Criminal Court to pursue war crimes charges.

Bath woman distributes ‘bags of blessings’ to local homeless

by Chris chase Coastal Journal January 1, 2015January 1, 2015

Once homeless herself, Rebecca Bodeen collected backpacks and personal supplies.