Paige Cote scores 15 of her 24 points at the line in a 45-40 girls’ basketball win over Portland.
2019
Posted inNation & World
Police seek DNA from male staff at healthcare facility after woman in vegetative state gives birth
In wake of the reports, the facility says it has implemented new safety measures, includes increased employee presence during patient interaction.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hearing on Portland’s paid sick leave proposal draws overflow crowd
At a meeting of a City Council subcommittee, dozens debate the pros and cons of a measure that would affect workers and businesses in Portland.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Stags get another big win, topping Gorham 68-64
Cheverus seems to be hitting its stride, following up a big win over Scarborough with a victory over the Rams.
Posted inSports
Spending down in major leagues
Boston had the highest payroll in baseball in 2018, but teams combined to spend $4.23 billion, down $18 million from a year ago.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Cancer deaths hit milestone, a 25-year decline
The drop is attributed primarily to lower smoking rates, but obesity-related cancers are still rising.
Posted inSports
Tuesday’s Sports Digest: Former Houlton High player suffers season-ending injury at Bentley
Kolleen Bouchard was averaging 7.4 for the Falcons women’s basketball team as a freshman.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Witnesses in murder trial recount defendant’s jealousy leading up to slaying
James ‘Ted’ Sweeney is accused of killing longtime girlfriend, Wendy Douglass, with a bat at the home they shared in Jay.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
See the speech: Trump makes his case for border wall to solve ‘humanitarian and security crisis’
Congressional leaders are expected to go to the White House on Wednesday to resume talks with the president on ending the partial government shutdown.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Disruptions at IRS put some college students’ financial aid in jeopardy
The poorest borrowers seem to be hit the hardest, and aid officials suspect that delays are linked to the government shutdown.