ALBANY, N.Y. — UConn coach Geno Auriemma and the Huskies are headed back to a familiar spot — the Final Four. Crystal Dangerfield led the way as top-seeded UConn routed No. 2 South Carolina 94-65 on Monday night to reach the national semifinals for a record 11th consecutive year. While the Huskies are regular participants […]
March 2018
QB search: Jets to have private workout with Josh Allen
ORLANDO, Fla. — In their search for a franchise quarterback, the New York Jets will work out Wyoming’s Josh Allen in the next week and don’t plan to have a private session with Southern California’s Sam Darnold. Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said Monday at the NFL meetings that the organization has had “quite a […]
Bowyer snaps 190-race losing streak with Martinsville win
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — When snow at Martinsville Speedway gave NASCAR a rare day off, Clint Bowyer loaded his car with kids and drove them to North Carolina for a day at the Hall of Fame. As Bowyer returned to the track for Monday’s rescheduled race, he told his 3-year-old son he wanted to take a […]
SMHC launches National Diabetes Prevention Program
BIDDEFORD — Southern Maine Health Care will begin offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program on April 24 with classes meeting at 655 Main St. in Saco. The year-long program is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and has proven to help participants reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes through modest […]
Local firefighters graduate from training academy
BRUNSWICK — Eighteen Maine firefighters, including five from York County, have completed rigorous training and graduated from the Maine Fire Service Institute’s Officer Training Academy to prepare them for leadership roles at fire departments across the state. A graduation ceremony was held March 17 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast, an outreach center of the […]
Legislators to consider governor’s student loan bill
AUGUSTA (AP) — Certain Mainers and their employers could more easily receive tax credits for paying off their student loans under a bill. On Tuesday, the Maine Legislature’s Taxation Committee will consider the proposal backed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. LePage has called for student loan debt relief to attract young people to the nation’s […]
Sanford Police ask for help in identifying suspect
SANFORD — Police in Sanford are asking the public’s help in identifying a male suspect they believe is responsible for stealing a car from the parking lot at Cumberland Farms on Main Street on Monday evening. Police said the vehicle reported stolen was a green 2003 Toyota Camry with a New Hampshire temporary plate bearing […]