The relentless rodents are giving Farmingdale public works officials headaches over water levels in wetlands near Cousins Lane.
October 2018
Letters: Candidate endorsements
Vote McCreight When I was a kid, my grandmother was a Connecticut state senator known for working across the aisle. Women were rare in politics in those days. But people said of her, “Pound for pound, she’s worth three times her weight of any other senator!” More recently, I’ve realized our local state representative Jay McCreight is “worth three times her weight,” […]
Girls Volleyball: Brunswick/Mt. Ararat falls to Cheverus in volleyball prelim
Portland — The Brunswick/Mt. Ararat girls high school volleyball team saw its season come to an end at Cheverus in straight sets, 25-19, 25-16, and 25-13. The Dragons and Stags didn’t meet in the regular season, leaving some unknown for both teams heading into Thursday’s Class A preliminary playoff matchup. Tenth-seeded Brunswick was resilient through the […]
Girls Soccer Playoff Preview: Most area teams into this year’s postseason
BRUNSWICK — As the leaves turn and the temperatures begin to fall, a handful of the area’s girls high school soccer teams prepare for postseason play. Brunswick and Mt. Ararat are right in the middle of the Class A North tourney, Morse and Freeport will battle in Class B, while Lisbon will host a quarterfinal game […]
Boys Soccer Playoff Preview: Mt. Ararat Eagles, Freeport Falcons among favorites in boys soccer
BRUNSWICK — The high school boys’ soccer playoffs are set to begin today with preliminary action, while Brunswick, Mt. Ararat and Freeport have already punched its tickets to the quarterfinals. Here is a look at the postseason picture: Class A North Defending State Class A champion Lewiston is the No. 1 seed in the region after […]
World Series Bound: Boston Red Sox punch ticket with 4-1 victory over Houston Astros
HOUSTON — What a birthday present for rookie manager Alex Cora. He’s taking the Boston Red Sox back to the World Series. David Price put his postseason woes behind him, pitching the Red Sox past the defending champion Houston Astros 4-1 Thursday night in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Next stop for the 108-win […]
At charity dinner, Nikki Haley takes playful jabs at Trump, other political elites
Haley, who still might have a political future ahead of her, also delivered a sobering message about the state of U.S. politics.
Boston Bruins continue road trip: Oilers edges B’s in overtime, 3-2
EDMONTON, ALBERTA — The Edmonton Oilers were one of the final teams in the NHL to play their home opener, and they made the most of their home ice advantage. Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime to give the Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Connor McDavid set up the winner at […]
Thursday Night NFL: Broncos return 2 interceptions for TD’s, beat Cardinals, 45-10
GLENDALE, Ariz.— Von Miller vowed his Denver Broncos would kick the Arizona Cardinals’ behind, except he didn’t say behind. Consider it a promise kept. Emmanuel Sanders threw and caught touchdown passes, Denver returned two interceptions for first-quarter touchdowns and the Broncos snapped a four-game losing streak with a 45-10 rout Thursday night. “It wasn’t even for […]
New England Patriots: Brady looking to stay unbeaten against Chicago Bears
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Tom Brady has five Super Bowl championships, three NFL MVP awards and more victories than any quarterback in a career spanning nearly two decades. One thing he doesn’t have: a loss to the Bears. Not that he wants one. Brady looks to remain unbeaten against them when the New England Patriots visit […]