AUGUSTA — The Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have divided the nation’s most heavily forested state, where the governor says high prices are gouging the American people while others say the tariffs have steadied a struggling industry. Maine’s Republican governor, Paul LePage, claims the public is “held hostage” as lumber companies see record […]
2018
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Elizabeth Bonang Tardif
SACO — Please join us for a celebration of the life of Elizabeth Bonang Tardif on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 239 Beach St., Saco.
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Let your kids’ coaches do their jobs
A video started making the rounds on social media recently of South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin talking about a problem he has seen when watching his sons play youth basketball. Martin spoke about seeing parents yelling at both officials and coaches at youth games. While that part of Martin’s rant is interesting — and, […]
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‘Why is that not a catch?’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFL’s catch rule would get less complicated if team owners approve recommendations from the powerful competition committee. One of the first orders of business when the league’s annual meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Florida, will be a proposal by the committee to clarify what is a catch. Commissioner Roger Goodell said […]
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Red Claws set to host home finale on Thursday
PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws (17-31) will play their last home game of the season on Thursday at 7 PM in the Portland Expo, hoping to end their eight game losing streak. Maine has gone 1-16, since January 28, when they stood 16-15 and in playoff contention. Despite a team single game scoring record […]
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West Region without its top two seeds in NCAA Tournament
LOS ANGELES — Gonzaga, Michigan and Texas A&M are no strangers to the Sweet 16. Florida State? It’s been 25 years for the Seminoles, who are brimming with confidence after knocking off No. 1 seed Xavier last weekend. “Nobody had us here,” Seminoles guard Braian Angola said. Texas A&M took care of defending national champion […]
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Clayborn ready to bring pressure for Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Doctors told Adrian Clayborn not to play football. His mother decided it was safer than letting him hang out on the streets. The free agent defensive end, who signed with the defending AFC champion New England Patriots last week, developed a condition called Erb’s palsy when the nerves in his neck were […]
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Cobb joins Orioles, wanting to stay in AL East
The Baltimore Orioles figured Alex Cobb would be a fine fit. Cobb stayed in the division he knew best, finalizing a $57 million, four-year contract on Wednesday. “They used the AL East and the success I’ve had in it to their advantage,” the 30-year-old right-hander said. “They kept challenging me with it and I love […]
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Bracket-busting South Region: Kentucky & Those Other Guys
ATLANTA — Loyola’s bus got lost on its way to arena. How appropriate. With the exception of Kentucky, which knows its way around Atlanta all too well, no one could’ve expected these teams to need directions to the NCAA’s South Regional. Nevada? Not likely. Kansas State? No way. Loyola? Don’t make us laugh. “Obviously, we’re […]
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Yanks’ Stanton says he’s prepared for scrutiny in New York
TAMPA, Fla. — Giancarlo Stanton says he is prepared for the scrutiny he will attract during his first season with the New York Yankees. “The good times will be magnified and so will the bad,” the slugger said Wednesday. “The fans expect a lot. I expect a lot, too.” Stanton won the NL MVP last […]