BIDDEFORD — Despite its considerable distance from the tropics and the direct path of devastating hurricanes and tropical storms, Maine residents are reminded to remain vigilant and prepared in the event one of these powerful forces of nature makes its way up the coast to the Pine Tree State. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
September 2018
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UNE football game canceled due to hurricane
The University of New England’s football game in Virginia this weekend has been canceled because of the anticipated path of Hurricane Florence. The Nor’easters were scheduled to play at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia on Saturday, but the Tigers canceled the game Tuesday afternoon because of the potential impact of the hurricane. UNE (0-2) will next […]
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Home Country: A real artist at work
When Jim Kennedy uses his big backhoe, a crowd usually gathers. He’s an artist, you see. At Bud McFarland’s place the other day, he was there to install Bud’s new septic tank. This was to be a massive septic tank. Now and then Jim would just do something to show off his skill. At one […]
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Andy Young: The therapeutic value of admitting mistakes
It’s never a good idea to believe in the goodness or infallibility of any human being, let alone one preoccupied with achieving or maintaining power or national prominence. I thought John Edwards was a fine and decent man who would make a great president. Apparently I was mistaken. But that’s not the only thing I’ve […]
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Paul Kengor: Joe McCarthy — Despicable or Prophetic?
A recent column I wrote on communism in Hollywood in the 1940s elicited strong reaction toward the person of Joe McCarthy. This was somewhat perplexing, given that McCarthy was not the front-and-center figure investigating Hollywood communism. Yet, it wasn’t surprising, given that any mention of the Stalinist sympathies of American communists prompts liberals into reflexive accusations of […]
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USA Hockey to hold Women’s National Team camp at UNE
BIDDEFORD — USA Hockey recently announced the 37 players who will participate in the 2018 U.S. Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp, which will kick off Thursday and run through Monday at the Harold Alfond Forum on the campus of the University of New England. The camp will be utilized to evaluate player progression and provide […]
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Patricia, Lions looking to clean up after opening-game mess
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions’ worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday’s 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect […]
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Bath says it’s investigating firefighter suspected of driving drunk
BATH — City officials say they are investigating a Bath firefighter who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving while he was working as a paramedic. James W. Perry, 54, was among those responding to a possible drowning off Washington Street in Bath on Thursday. Perry has been employed by the city of Bath as […]
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Ocean funding will benefit right whales, sea turtles, salmon
PORTLAND (AP) — The National Marine Fisheries Service is sending more than $6 million to nearly 30 marine conservation projects as part of its Species Recovery Grant Program. The grants are designed to help marine species that face threats in the wild. Four of the awards are going to the Maine Department of Marine Resources, […]
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Gruden dealing with first loss since 2008 after opening dud
ALAMEDA, Calif. — Losing didn’t get any easier for Jon Gruden in his nine seasons away from coaching. Gruden’s much-anticipated return from the broadcast booth to the sideline for Oakland ended in disappointment as the Raiders were outclassed in a 33-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. The performance showed how far […]
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