WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for states coast to coast to legalize betting on sports, breaking a longtime ban and creating a potential financial boon for states and the gambling industry. The first bets could be placed within weeks. Despite opposition from the major sports leagues and the Trump administration, the […]
May 2018
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Earth Machine Compost Bins for sale
The Wells Conservation Commission is selling the “Darth Vadar” looking compost bins at the reduced rate of $55 (a $125 value). Forty percent of trash is food waste, and this organic matter will decompose into rich dirt for gardens of all types. These compost bins are 80-gallon capacity. Limited quantity. Rain Barrels for sale, $70. […]
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Magnant off to stellar start with SMCC softball
SOUTH PORTLAND — The jump from high school to college can be a difficult undertaking — whether you are an 18-year-old athlete or a coach looking to take on the next level for the first time. Former Biddeford High School softball coach Ray Magnant has certainly made the transition look easy. Magnant has won Coach […]
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Trojans rally for win over Portland
PORTLAND — The Thornton Academy softball team rallied from a three-run deficit with three solo home runs in the top of the seventh to force extra innings and the Golden Trojans would pick up a 10-6 win over Portland in eight innings on Monday. Jenica Botting, Hannah Collins and Sarah Casey smacked solo homers to […]
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Why he must fail
“If the president succeeds, the nation succeeds” has long been a philosophy fervently embraced by supporters of America’s sitting commander-in-chief, particularly when he (or perhaps someday she) encounters rough political waters. Such conventional wisdom makes both logical and political sense, at least on the surface. Implicit in this philosophy is the inference anyone hoping the […]
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K’bunk robotics team back from world championships in Detroit
KENNEBUNK — Representing the State of Maine at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, Kennebunk’s Water-Those? Robotics Team traveled to Detroit in April to compete with more than 100 other teams from 45 countries and 25 states. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League introduces students in grades 4 to 8 […]
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Cablecast times set for 2018 Literary Achievement Awards
WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit CSD’s 32nd Annual Literary Achievement Awards ceremony were held on April 26 and will be shown on Spectrum cable Channel 3 in Wells and Ogunquit at the following times through June 2. The ceremony will air Tuesdays through Fridays at 4 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7.p.m. This year, 286 Kindergarten through […]
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Our View: U.S. getting low marks from foreign students
Maine isn’t immune as competition, cost and Trump-era immigration policies drive down overseas enrollment, forcing programming and job cuts.
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Letter to the editor: Experienced, tough Janet Mills would make an excellent governor
Janet Mills, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, has an incredible background and has served the state of Maine in countless ways. I met her for the very first time when I was running for the Legislature; she volunteered to be my driver when I was knocking on doors to introduce myself to voters. […]
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