The note is unusual because the queen is required to remain politically neutral and avoid lobbying the government on specific requests.
2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Pretty Ricky’s PleasureP faces DUI charge
He ‘reeked of alcohol,’ the police report says.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Prominent Republicans renew call for special probe of Clinton
The outgoing chairmen of two committees again allege bias against President Trump.
Posted inSports
Saturday’s NHL roundup: Wild gets a win over the Jets
Minnesota snaps a five-game slide by beating Winnipeg, the team that leads the Central Division, 3-1
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: Clemson rolls past Notre Dame, 30-3
The Tigers roar at the Cotton Bowl and earn a berth in the national championship game with a dismantling of the Fighting Irish.
Posted inNation & World
Two million in Times Square? Experts say no way
The real ball drop crowd likely has fewer than 100,000 people, they say.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Saturday’s Maine college roundup: UMaine women’s basketball falls to Fordham in OT
The Rams tie the game late and pull away in overtime for a victory.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump sticks with base, but is it enough to win?
Trump uses the border wall issue to shore up his base support – even though it is opposed by a majority of Americans.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
The 2018 sports year was one to remember-Portland edition
The Maine Girls’ Academy basketball team, which featured all-star Catherine Reid, enjoyed a successful campaign last winter in what proved to be the program’s final season. Portland’s boys’ lacrosse team came from nowhere last spring to reach the regional final. Waynflete’s boys’ soccer team celebrated the culmination of an undefeated season and a Class C […]
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Saturday’s Sports Digest: Red Claws snap losing streak in Ontario
Maine earns its first road win over Raptors 905 since 2016.