LOS ANGELES — For a dozen years, Steve Pearce was on the move. From Pittsburgh to Houston to every single team in the AL East, just looking for a spot where he could stick. He finally found his permanent place — in Red Sox lore. The well-traveled Pearce wound up as the World Series MVP […]
October 2018
Rev. Jane Field: Maine churches condemns hate, call for solidarity
With profound sorrow and deep outrage, the Maine Council of Churches condemns the anti-Semitic act of hatred and lethal violence perpetrated on the worshiping congregation of Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh yesterday morning, and extends our prayers, our sympathy, our support and our solidarity to them and to our Jewish siblings here in Maine. […]
Corning Incorporated Foundation supports Habitat for Humanity of York County’s Springvale build
KENNEBUNK — Habitat for Humanity of York County has received a grant of $5,000 from the Corning Incorporated Foundation to assist with their 29th home building project located in Springvale. The Lathrop family, Missy, Rich and their daughter and two sons, has been chosen as the Habitat Partner Family for the Kirk Street Build in […]
Fitzpatrick in, Winston out as Buccaneers’ starting QB
TAMPA, Fla. — Jameis Winston’s inability to cut down on turnovers has cost him his starting job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Without speculating on what the move means for the young quarterback’s future with the team, coach Dirk Koetter said veteran backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will lead the NFL’s No. 1 ranked offense against the […]
Another Gideon-Schulz rematch in Freeport-Pownal House race
FREEPORT — In his fourth campaign for elected office, Paul “Benjamin” Schulz is again challenging state Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, in House District 48. Gideon, who also previously served on Freeport’s Town Council, is serving her third term in the district that represents Freeport and part of Pownal, and recently completed her first term as speaker […]
Maurice Lamontagne
EAST WATERBORO — Maurice “Moe” Lamontagne, 79, of East Waterboro and formerly of Biddeford, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 at Maine Medical Center. He was born Aug. 30, 1939 in Berlin, New Hampshire, a son of Edward and Irene (Bernier) Lamontagne. He came to Biddeford as a child and was educated in St. Andre’s School. On May 29, […]
Vikings reach halfway point with daunting stretch ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings hit their stride last year well before midseason, using an eight-game winning streak to build a 13-3 record for the second seed in the NFC. This year, the second half of the season is going to be much more difficult. The challenge starts with the schedule. The next five games […]
Independent Caron ends his run for governor, endorses Mills
Independent Alan Caron withdrew from the governor’s race Monday and urged his followers to vote for the Democratic candidate, Attorney General Janet Mills. His decision fulfills a campaign promise to get out of the race if it became apparent he couldn’t win. “I’m not a person who quits things easily,” Caron said at a Portland […]
Chargers, Bosa unsure of when he will be ready to return
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joey Bosa said a couple weeks ago that he was optimistic about returning after the Chargers’ bye week. As Los Angeles returned to practice on Monday, the third-year defensive end said he still needs to make more progress. “From now it is going to be a week-to-week-type thing,” Bosa said after […]
Browns fire coach Jackson, owner cites ‘internal discord’
BEREA, Ohio — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally tried the patient approach with his head coach. That didn’t work either. Haslam made his fourth coaching change since 2012 by firing Hue Jackson, who won just three of 40 games over two-plus seasons and then lost his job because of a feud with offensive coordinator Todd […]
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