PHILADELPHIA — While the NFL continues discussions with the players’ union regarding a national anthem policy, players who demonstrate are emphasizing they are protesting social injustice, racial inequality and systematic oppression. They are not against the country, military, flag or “The Star-Spangled Banner” itself. President Donald Trump wants players to “find another way to protest” […]
2018
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NCAA injury debate pits player privacy vs. gambling concerns
NEW YORK — Indiana safety Jonathan Crawford is very clear about what he thinks of colleges releasing information on player injuries. “No,” he said. “Especially if I have no say in it, I wouldn’t want my personal business out there.” The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that allows states to legalize sports gambling has sparked a […]
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Red Sox hit 3 HRs, erase 5-run deficit and top Orioles 19-12
BALTIMORE (AP) — Xander Bogaerts and Andrew Benintendi each hit three-run homers, Brock Holt connected in a six-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox overpowered the Baltimore Orioles 19-12 on Friday night. After hitting for the cycle one night earlier, Mookie Betts went 3 for 4 with two walks and three RBIs. The 19 […]
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Gordon Weil: Political future depends on GOP moderates
“Where you stand depends on where you sit.” Rufus Miles, a federal official, created this contribution to American political folklore. Because each party’s members in the House and Senate sit together, they usually vote together. He suggested they should be mixed together to promote compromise. Of course, his proposal was not adopted. But his point […]
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Home Country: You have to admire professionalism wherever you find it
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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Woodland sets PGA record but leads by only a stroke at PGA
ST. LOUIS — Sirens blared across Bellerive, putting the second round of the PGA Championship on hold and ending a day of scoring rarely seen in a major. Gary Woodland set the 36-hole record — for now, anyway — after a round where his driver wasn’t as reliable, he didn’t see many putts drop and […]
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Plane stolen by ‘suicidal’ employee crashes near Seattle
SEATAC, Wash. (AP) — A “suicidal” airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and was chased by military jets before crashing into a small island in the Puget Sound on Friday night, officials said. Preliminary information suggests the crash occurred because the 29-year-old man was “doing stunts […]
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Get a basket full from your local farm stands
YORK COUNTY — The desire for local produce and products hasn’t gone out of style. The proof is in the longevity of two farm stands in York County: Patten’s Berry Farm in Kennebunkport and Snell Family Farm in Buxton. Both farm stands have been in business for decades and offer a variety of locally grown […]
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10 arrested in Hollis drug bust
HOLLIS — A report of a possible drug overdose led to the arrest of 10 people and the seizure of methamphetamine labs in Hollis, according to police. At 11:04 p.m. Thursday, Maine State Police Troop responded to a residence at 114 Killick Pond Road to investigate a reported drug overdose. At the scene, officers discovered […]
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David L. Sturtevant
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — David Loring Sturtevant, 72, of Old Orchard Beach, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on July 23, 2018. David, the only child of Gustavus Tapley Sturtevant and Zane (Loring) Sturtevent, was born on Oct. 30, 1945. David grew up in Portland, Maine. He graduated from Deering High School, earned a bachelor’s […]
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