PORTLAND — A Cumberland County Superior Court judge has sentenced an Old Orchard Beach man to 40 years in prison in connection with the March 2013 murder of Charles Raybine in Biddeford. Justice Daniel Billings Sentenced Bub Peter Nguany to 40 years in prison for murder following a lengthy, emotional sentencing that included speeches given […]
2016
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Celtics rally from 13 down in 4th to beat Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Isaiah Thomas scored 29 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-93 on Monday night. Al Horford added 20 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Celtics, who trailed 81-68 after three. Boston opened the fourth on a 17-0 run […]
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Local soccer players recognized by SMAA
The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently announced its all-conference teams, and a handful of locals were recognized. Thornton’s Noah Niles was named to the boys first team, while Sanford’s Patrick Morris was named to the second team, along with teammate Kevin Votter. Biddeford’s Caleb Ball also made the second team, as well as TA’s Noah […]
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Pre-Thanksgiving pep talk
The modern American Thanksgiving revolves around food, family and friends. More importantly, the spirit of the holiday is about being thankful for gifts we don’t count often enough and fostering inclusiveness and hospitality. In the more literal sense, Thanksgiving often develops into an impossible mountain of food, followed by more food, and possibly some good, […]
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Miller helps Rangers rally past Penguins, 5-2
PITTSBURGH — J.T. Miller scored short-handed to cap a second-period rally, helping the New York Rangers overcome an early two-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Monday night. The teams play again Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to complete a pivotal, early season home-and-home between Metropolitan Division contenders. The Penguins have lost […]
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Patriots’ Lewis makes quiet return after year-long absence
BOSTON — Since arriving in New England last season, running back Dion Lewis has never been one to seek a lot of attention. So it makes sense that his first NFL game in more than a year came and went just as quietly. Lewis’ start against the 49ers Sunday was his first since he tore […]
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Maine gas prices fall ahead of Thanksgiving travel
PORTLAND (AP) — Gas prices are falling in Maine just as residents gear up for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,228 gas outlets in Maine says average retail gasoline prices have fallen 4 cents per gallon in the past week. They are now $2.21 per gallon. Gas […]
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State firm wins naval shipyard contract
KITTERY (AP) – U.S. senators from Maine say Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfield has been awarded a nearly $29 million contract from the U.S. Navy to do structural repair work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King made the announcement on Monday. The senators say the contract will support repairs and modernization of […]
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Jury awards $13.6 million to Maine electric cooperartive
BANGOR (AP) — A jury on Friday awarded a $13.6 million to an electric cooperative that sued for breach of contract over a failed transmission line deal. Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative sued after a deal fell through to buy a portion of a transmission line connecting three wind farms to the power grid. First Wind, now owned by SunEdison, wanted […]
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Insider chosen to lead Bath Iron Works
PORTLAND (AP) — The Bath Iron Works shipyard, one of the state’s largest employers and a key piece of its coastal economy, is going through a leadership transition that will elevate an insider to run it. Parent company General Dynamics Corp. said Monday that Dirk Lesko, who has worked at the shipyard in various capacities […]