The Pittsfield native achieved international claim but remembered his roots.
2017
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL notebook: Harrison says he asked Steelers for release multiple times
James Harrison angered teammates by signing with the Patriots, but the controversy was dying down by Thursday.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Shooting in Calais leads to charges against 5 men
The suspects, including four from New York City, were charged with attempted murder after a man told police that two people shot at him Wednesday night.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Portland co-op team solves Scarborough at last
The South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete boys’ hockey team celebrates a goal during Thursday’s 4-1 home win over Scarborough, the program’s first victory over the Red Storm since 2004. Joe Carpine / 365digitalphotography.com photos. More photos below. PORTLAND—To end a nearly 14-year dry spell, you need a team effort. And it certainly helps when you can combine three […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland council backs off action on short-term rentals
The City Council will hold a fourth workshop on the controversial issue, breaking what one councilor says was a promise to ban Airbnb-style rentals that aren’t owner-occupied.
Posted inMaine, News
Toy Fund recipient says, ‘People like you help show people do really care!’
The charity has so far raised more than $110,000 this season, and donations are still needed.
Posted inNation & World
Justice Department seeking return of complete refugee ban
The Trump administration objects to a federal judge’s recent ruling blocking two provisions of the law.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
North Carolina man arrested in connection with fatal shooting in Millinocket
Police are searching for a second suspect in the home invasion last week that left Wayne Lapierre dead and wounded his wife, Diem Lapierre.
Posted inLife & Culture
School renovation spares door in Rockwell painting
The door served as a model for 1953’s ‘Girl With Black Eye,’ also known as ‘The Shiner.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New unemployment claims system baffles Mainers left without benefit checks
State labor officials say the department has addressed most of the technical issues, and is providing help to those who have had trouble logging in.