After eight extra minutes, Portland’s boys’ basketball team erupts in relief and exhilaration after holding off valiant underdog South Portland, 52-50, in double overtime, in Saturday’s Class AA state final. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Portland 52 South Portland 50 (2 OTs) SP- 9 7 12 13 2 7- 50P- 11 11 […]
2016
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former Klan leader at center of latest Republican campaign joust
Donald Trump draws criticism for refusing to denounce an implicit endorsement from former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.
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Posted inMaine, News
Man critically injured in Lisbon crash
Police say Frederick Field, 52, of Bowdoin suffered head injuries in the single-car accident.
Posted inNation & World, News
Virginia officer slain during first day on the job had ‘passion to serve others’
Police say Ashley Guindon, 28, was gunned down by a Pentagon worker during a domestic disturbance call.
Posted inSports
NFL salary cap set at $155.27 million for 2016
This year’s increase is nearly $12 million.
Posted inNation & World, News
Three stabbed when violence erupts at KKK rally in California
Five Klansmen are booked for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon, and seven of the 30 counter-protesters are arrested.
Posted inMaine, News
No success in search for missing Maine Maritime Academy junior from Westbrook
An extensive effort is undertaken to find David Breunig, 21, who was last seen Friday night in Orono.
Posted inNews
Maine gears up for Democrat, Republican caucuses
Super Tuesday primaries could play a role in who’s left on the ballot by the time Maine’s voters gather on March 5 and 6.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
States reduce jobless checks, adding pressure to unemployed
President Obama’s budget plan would require all states to provide at least 26 weeks of benefits while expanding coverage to more part-time and intermittent workers.
Posted inBusiness, News
U.S. senator wants government to set airline seat-size rules
Charles Schumer says commercial airlines have been shrinking the size of seats and reducing legroom on planes.