WATERVILLE — Jack Cosgrove, the winningest coach in University of Maine football history, is bringing his passion and skills to Colby College as the new head football coach, the school announced on Friday. Cosgrove, head coach for the Black Bears for 23 years, takes over at Colby on January 8. “Jack’s extensive experience, energy, and […]
2017
Harrison, now a Patriot, done discussing Steelers exit
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — James Harrison is happy to be with Patriots. He’s done talking about his departure from the Steelers. The 39-year-old linebacker would not say what factored into his decision to leave and would not address the critical comments by some former teammates since his release by Pittsburgh last week. “I like to compete,” […]
Rams’ Gurley is OK with losing rush title for playoff health
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Todd Gurley realizes he could lose his first NFL rushing title — and maybe even the league MVP award — while he stands on the sideline at the Coliseum this Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams’ do-it-all running back insists he doesn’t mind taking a forced week off, even with just a […]
NFL changes concussion protocol after Savage incident
HOUSTON — The NFL and the players’ union announced a series of changes Friday to the way potential concussions are handled during games following an ugly incident in which Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to return to the field after a hit left him on the ground, arms shaking. Among the changes is the […]
Critics vow to keep signature gatherers at Maine polls
PORTLAND (AP) — A bill that includes a provision making signature gathering at Maine polling places a crime is not meant to kill the citizen initiative process as critics have claimed, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap said Friday. The bill, which includes a variety of unrelated provisions, is set for a Wednesday public hearing. One […]
Private equity firm plans new hydroponic farm in Maine
STANDISH (AP) — A private equity firm that failed to restart a Maine paper mill is working on developing a fish farm for the Maine town of Standish. Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Cate Street Capital says it is backing two entrepreneurs who want to create a hydroponic fish farm on the campus of St. Joseph’s College […]
Police believe they’ve recovered body of missing woman
PORTLAND (AP) — Police say the state medical examiner’s office is trying to determine the cause of death after finding a body believed to be that of a missing woman from Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department says a woman’s body was found Wednesday near the home of Lawrene Alexander, who was last heard from […]
Former Bates College student draws fine for 2014 assault
LEWISTON (AP) — A former Maine college student has been fined $400 for a 2014 assault that left an 82-year-old man with a broken hip. Mac Jackson, 24, received the fine after pleading guilty to assault and criminal trespass. Police discovered the former Bates College student in the now-deceased man’s home near the Lewiston campus […]
Enduring cold snap creates headaches at home, on highways
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Already winter-weary parts of the Midwest and East Coast are dealing with a mounting number of weather-related headaches, from highway pileups to frozen pipes and a rash of car thefts. And there’s more to come. Bitter temperatures and snow squalls have been blamed for a handful of deaths and canceled a […]
Gray-NG boys erupt late to stun Yarmouth for statement victory
Gray-New Gloucester senior Zachary Brady shoots over Yarmouth junior Noah Eckersley-Ray during the Patriots’ 51-45 win at the Clippers Friday night. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Gray-New Gloucester 51 Yarmouth 45 GNG- 13 8 13 17- 51Y- 14 6 17 8- 45 GNG- Martin 7-3-23, Brady 7-0-14, Colby 2-0-4, Lachance 2-0-4, Rottari […]