After a weeklong delay, reports say the team will hold a news conference Monday to announce the slugger’s five-year deal.
2018
Syrian forces launch new offensive on rebel enclave
The military action comes despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire on Saturday.
Garrison Keillor says he is innocent of sexual harassment
He says he was wronged when Minnesota Public Radio ended their relationship.
Lewiston’s Betty Olson, skating at 80 with a memoir in the works
She started out with a free pair of skates in the 1940s and hasn’t stopped.
Sunday’s college roundup: Maine rallies to reach Hockey East women’s semifinals
The Black Bears recover from a three-goal deficit to stun BU in overtime.
‘Bath bags’ to debut ahead of city ban on plastic bags
Bath is the latest Maine municipality to dump disposable plastic bags, or impose a per-bag fee to discourage their use.
Sports Digest: Casco’s Kate Hall 7th in 60 meters at SEC indoor championships
The Georgia standout runs a 7.27 in Sunday’s final.
Maine kids take part in youth fishing derbies, get hooked
A series of state-sponsored events encourages children to spend time outside.
Lovejoy Health Center in Albion celebrates 40 years with open house
The practice has about 4,000 patients from Albion, China, Freedom, Palermo, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.
China proposes removal of 2-term limit, potentially paving way for president to stay
If approved, the change could make Xi Jinping the nation’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, who ruled for three decades.