The former Maine senator says he agreed to serve as grand marshal after being assured that gay and lesbian groups won’t be excluded.
2016
Showdown season upon us; Big games galore the theme-Northern edition
(Ed. Note: For the complete Greely-Yarmouth boys’ basketball, Greely-Yarmouth girls’ basketball and Greely-St. Dom’s girls’ hockey game stories, with photos, see theforecaster.net) If there was ever a week to be a high school sports fan, this would be the week and last week wasn’t too shabby either. There have been or will be seismic battles […]
Monday’s high school roundup: Finalists named for lineman awards
The top offensive and defensive linemen will be announced Jan. 30 in Augusta.
York boys’ hockey tops Brunswick
The Wildcats recover from their first loss of the season to improve to 8-1.
House OKs bill to limit support of ex-presidents’ expenses
The measure would cap taxpayer dollars spent on expenses incurred by former chief executives who make millions of dollars after leaving office.
Summer with Bowie: Rock star befriended young Maine band in 1999
Dave Gutter and his Rustic Overtones mates spent parts of three memorable months with the humble superstar, who treated them as music equals and helped mold their professional perspectives.
No free passes from Chiefs this year
Kansas City’s passing defense has improved tremendously, ranking among the NFL’s best.
South Portland moves to block propane depot at Rigby Yard
The City Council directs municipal staffers to develop a fire code amendment that would prevent propane facilities from being built near ‘critical infrastructure.’
Agriculture show aims to help veterans on farm
Maine’s chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition hopes to grow its numbers at the Augusta event.
Denver hasn’t forgotten recent loss to Steelers
The Broncos blew a 17-point lead against Pittsburgh, and are still upset with a hit by Steelers center Cody Wallace.