Special teamer Matthew Slater earns his NFL record eighth selection, while Dont’a Hightower is also selected.
2019
Strasburg’s happy to be back with Nationals
Stephen Strasburg thought he’s be pitching for another team after opting out of his contract, but the Nationals made it a priority to sign him.
Slight gains on Wall Street are enough for more record highs
The S&P 500 had its fifth gain in a row and the Nasdaq reported its fourth straight record.
Employers post more jobs in October in sign of solid economy
The number jumps after posting an 18-month low in September.
Kennebunk-area school board apologizes to former teacher for mishandling racial incidents
Rosa Slack accepts the apology Tuesday and says it is a ‘clear and public marker’ of the board’s commitment to ensure students and staff of color have a safe learning environment.
Brees picking up at just the right time for Saints
Drew Brees, who threw four TDs Monday to pass Peyton Manning for most in the regular season, is playing at his best as New Orleans cranks up for the playoffs.
Eleven senators ask Purdue Pharma not to give CEO a bonus
The OxyContin maker is going through bankruptcy as it tries to settle 2,700 lawsuits filed its marketing of opioids.
Truckmakers slash jobs by the thousands as semi orders dry up
Thousands of employees are likely to be laid off amid a glut of big rigs nationwide.
Celtics notebook: Smart’s eye infection not getting better
The infection in Marcus Smart’s left eye has now spread to his right eye, according to Coach Brad Stevens.
Maine undecided on joining regional plan to reduce vehicle pollution
The Transportation Climate Initiative proposes to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by capping and pricing tailpipe emissions throughout the Northeast.