The Red Storm believed they would beat Thornton and now have their sights on top seed Bonny Eagle in Class A South.
November 2016
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Challengers oust 2 Portland city councilors
Councilors Jon Hinck and Ed Suslovic lose their re-election bids.
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Approval looks likely for initiative to change how Maine candidates are elected
With about 82 percent of the precincts reporting, the proposal to adopt ranked-choice voting had support from 52 percent of the voters.
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Measure to fund schools with added tax on high earners still too close to call
Question 2 alled for a surcharge for household income over $200,000 to help the state meet its mandate to cover 55 percent of education costs.
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Proposed expansion of gun background checks defeated
The “Yes on 3” campaign conceded the race Wednesday morning after unofficial results showed 52 percent of Maine voters opposed requiring background checks on private gun sales, gun loans or other transfers.
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Poliquin wins 2nd District rematch over Cain
The incumbent Republican congressman pledged to work ‘non-stop’ for Mainers in remarks early Wednesday morning.
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Legal marijuana supporters claim victory, but opponents not conceding yet
With 97 percent of Maine precincts reporting, the “Yes” vote is leading by less than one percent.
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Maine voters approve raising the minimum wage
The initiative to raise the state minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 had a commanding 56 percent of the vote when the Associated Press called the measure.
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U.S. running behind in LPGA tournaments
Only two Americans have captured events this year – far down from as little as two years ago.
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NFL notebook: Ryan defends assistant from sexist taunt
Bills Coach Rex Ryan wasn’t happy with shouts from a fan to a female assistant coach.