BIDDEFORD — For those looking to tantalize their tastebuds, a visit to Biddeford and Saco next week will be just the ticket. Biddeford + Saco Restaurant Week starts Sunday and continues through Saturday, March 17. Special events throughout the week will highlight local bars and restaurants. All are invited to submit an entry form at […]
March 2018
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Maine’s top youth wrestlers ready to take on New England’s best
WESTBROOK — The best high school wrestlers in New England met in Providence one week ago, but this weekend it will be all about the future of the sport as the Youth New England Wrestling Championships are set for Saturday and Sunday. There will be 109 youth wrestlers from Maine heading down to North Andover, […]
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Marchand scores with 22 seconds left, Bruins beat Flyers
By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON — Brad Marchand scored with 22 seconds left to lift the Boston Bruins over the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Marchand and David Pastrnak swiped at the rebound off a shot from the point by Zdeno Chara, and the puck slowly trickled behind […]
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Irving returns to carry Celtics past Timberwolves 117-109
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyrie Irving returned from a one-game absence to help Boston fend off Minnesota, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists to pace the Celtics in a 117-109 victory over the Timberwolves on Thursday night. Al Horford added 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and tough defense on Karl-Anthony Towns for […]
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Nunez likely to start Red Sox opener at 2B as Pedroia heals
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Eduardo Nunez is likely to be the opening-day second baseman for the Boston Red Sox while Dustin Pedroia recovers from offseason knee surgery. “He’s a guy that he can play a lot of positions, but we know the situation we’re in and we know where Dustin is,” manager Alex Cora […]
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Clemson beats BC to set up rematch with Virginia
NEW YORK — Clemson scored 90 points, a school record for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, against Boston College on Thursday to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2011. Next up for the Tigers will be a very different kind of game against a very different kind of opponent: No. 1 Virginia. […]
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AP source: Dolphins’ Landry signs $16 million franchise tag
MIAMI — Jarvis Landry is now under contract with the Miami Dolphins, easing the path to a potential trade. The three-time Pro Bowl receiver signed his $16 million, one-year franchise tag Thursday, a person familiar with the situation said. The person confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins […]
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School district lengthens school times to offset snow days
BETHEL (AP) — A school district in Maine will lengthen the school day by an hour for the next month to make up for time lost because of snow days. David Murphy, superintendent of the Bethel-area school district, says Thursday was his district’s ninth school day of the year. WGME-TV reports his district includes four schools and […]
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South Portland to meet with aquaculture experts about pier
SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Local lobstermen and aquaculture operators have been invited to weigh in on the possible redevelopment of South Portland’s pier. City officials say they see an economic opportunity at the Portland Street Pier, particularly in the field of farming shellfish like mussels and oysters. A pier master plan concerning design and assessment […]
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Bill would help homeless opioid users with housing, care
AUGUSTA (AP) — At most 50 homeless opioid users could get access to treatment and housing under a Democrat’s bill. Democratic Rep. Drew Gattine’s bill would create a pilot project aiming to provide vulnerable opioid users with access to treatment for substance use disorders and stabling housing. His bill is set for a work session […]