Ocean Park, a seashore community in Old Orchard Beach, has a robust summer community. Winter time is a lot quieter, but the holiday spirit is still prevalent.
2017
Marie J. Hamlyn
PORT ORANGE — Marie J. Hamlyn, 88, a resident of Port Ornage, Florida passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 with family by her side. Marie was born in Biddeford, Maine on June 27, 1929, a daughter of the late David and Adele Bilodeau and was one of six children. Marie worked in the textile […]
Six locals named semifinalists for Gaziano lineman awards
FROM STAFF REPORTSAUGUSTA — The semifinalists for the 2017 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards were announced earlier this week and several local standouts made the cut.Kennebunk’s Cole Hoffman, Sanford’s Nick Works, Thornton Academy’s Jack Webb and Wells’ Sean McCormack-Kuhman were named semifinalists for the offensive award. The other semifinalists are Bonny […]
Brady voted No. 1 QB by AP NFL panel
By HOWARD FENDRICHAP Pro Football WriterThere is little doubt the QB any NFL coach or player would want leading the way to win a big game right now is Tom Brady.So it makes sense he was a nearly unanimous choice as the No. 1 quarterback in the league by an Associated Press panel.Brady received nine […]
It’s a catch … wait, there’s a catch to the catch
By BARRY WILNERAP Pro Football WriterIt’s a catch. Wait, there’s a catch to the catch.While coaches, players, fans and broadcasters become puzzled or annoyed by the NFL’s “catch rule,” the people in charge of developing and refining it through the years also have struggled. They simply couldn’t find language to simplify it, leading to the […]
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
By BERNIE WILSONAP Sports WriterSAN DIEGO — Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of “Oh my!” as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died. He was 82.Enberg’s daughter, Nicole Enberg Vaz, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. She said the family became […]
On Christmas, NBA shows off its best — and who’s got next
By BRIAN MAHONEYAP Basketball WriterNEW YORK — There’s LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Golden State against Cleveland, for fans wanting more of the NBA’s reigning rivalry.For those preferring something new, the league’s Christmas Day schedule has that, too.It’s a star-studded slate, with the NBA Finals rematch standing out among the top teams and power players.The […]
Judge backs Maine secretary of state in lawsuit against Trump voter fraud panel
The federal judge rules that Matthew Dunlap must have access to documents of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, of which he is a member.
College roundup: Slow start sinks Black Bears in men’s basketball
Maine falls behind 40-15 at halftime, trails by 34 in the second half and falls to UMass, 74-63.
Louisiana plan could move thousands from coast
The state is finalizing a draft that addresses a rising Gulf of Mexico and land sinking from oil and gas extraction.