The chance of an outsider sneaking into the final four seems as unlikely as ever.
2018
Posted inNation & World, News
Suspect in Iowa college student’s slaying used fake name at work
Co-workers at a dairy farm are stunned to learn that Cristhian Bahena Rivera is charged in Mollie Tibbetts’ death.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Southern Maine president proposes a name change, in effort to enhance school’s appeal
University of Maine Portland may be the current favorite, but the school will seek input from alumni and will need approval by trustees and the Legislature for any change.
Posted inSports
Group of contenders at Oxford 250 is an ever-growing list
As many as 20 drivers enter this year’s race with legitimate hopes of victory, according to several veteran drivers.
Posted inNation & World
Fossil shows mixing of humankind’s cousins
A new study is the first to identify a first-generation child with Neanderthal and Denisovan parents.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Genotyping lab opens in former mill in downtown Waterville
The expanding business hopes to draw on links to local colleges as it provides genetic testing services.
Posted inFeature Obituary
Feature obituary: Jacob Brown, 21, USM nursing student, standout South Portland High athlete
He is remembered as a humble, smart, funny guy who had a profound impact on others during his short life.
Posted inBusiness
America’s bull market tiptoes into record books
The S&P 500 goes 3,453 days without a drop of 20 percent or more – after a listless round of trading.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Commentary: Projecting the Patriots’ final roster
Players on the bubble will get a chance to impress and possibly earn a spot in the last two preseason games.
Posted inNation & World
Major hurricane threatens Hawaiian islands
Winds slow, prompting a downgrade to Category 4.