The to-do list includes legislation that the Republican leadership promised Sen. Susan Collins for her vote on tax reform.
2018
Two more NFL coaches fired; Cardinals’ Arians retires
Jim Caldwell of the Lions and John Fox of the Bears lose their jobs, but Denver keeps Vance Joseph.
Patriots in danger of losing coordinators McDaniels, Patricia
Both are expected to interview for NFL head coaching jobs in the coming week.
It’s your churn: Biddeford ice cream maker adds flavors inspired by neighbors
BIDDEFORD — When Jonathan Denton of Sweetcream Dairy decided to partner with local businesses to create unique ice cream flavors, featuring his favorite butter cookie from Reilly’s Bakery was a no-brainer. But an ice cream flavor inspired by the iconic Pizza by Alex? That took a little more imagination. The result is a toasted cheddar […]
Super Six Polls
Two-time defending Class AA state champion Portland tops the boys’ basketball poll once again. Our inital polls for basketball and hockey. These polls consider games played through Saturday, Dec. 30, and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and […]
Super Six Polls
Two-time defending Class AA state champion Portland tops the boys’ basketball poll once again. Our inital polls for basketball and hockey. These polls consider games played through Saturday, Dec. 30, and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and […]
Maine skiing legend ‘Chummy’ Broomhall dies at 98
He was a two-time Olympian and a force behind the development of Black Mountain ski area in Rumford.
Fire forces evacuation of Brunswick hotel
Guests were evacuated when a bathroom vent in a first-floor room at Americas Best Value Inn caught fire, an official says.
Record low temperatures putting strain on Mainers and their machines
Portland sets a new record low for Jan. 1.
North Korea leader says he has nuclear button
In his annual New Year’s Day speech, Kim Jong Un also says but he won’t use it unless threatened.