New England takes Stevenson, a 231-pound back from Oklahoma, with the 120th overall selection.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing U.S. population growth
In Utah, births drove the growth, while Idaho’s populace burgeoned under an influx of out-of-staters.
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Posted inNation & World
More perilous phase ahead for Biden after his 1st 100 days
His next 100 days will feature his first foreign trip but will be dominated by his push to pass his expansive plans on infrastructure and children, families and education.
Posted inSports
With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May
The Kentucky Derby returns today to its traditional spot on the sports calendar – and a crowd of thousands.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How to live your First Amendment freedoms
Many Americans can’t name the five freedoms this amendment guarantees: the freedoms of religion, speech, press, peaceful assembly and government petition.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Single-sex shelters needed to protect Maine women from violence
The proposed legislation L.D. 1238, An Act to Protect Women’s Single-sex Shelters, would grant privately owned facilities offering emergency shelter to women the discretion to provide sex-specific accommodations without risking sanction for discrimination on the basis of gender identity. There are real and serious conflicts that emerge when women’s shelters endeavor to balance the expectation […]
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
What’s up in May: So much to follow above as spring continues to bloom on earth
Expect a close conjunction, three planets in the night sky, the asteroid Vesta in Leo, comet Atlas near the Big Dipper, a good meteor shower and the Eta Aquarids on May 5.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Honor Olympia Snowe’s legacy by naming Portland Custom House after her
This would be a fitting recognition that reminds generations of Mainers to come about the vital work she undertook to help Maine.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Semi-open primaries would streamline process for Maine clerks, voters
I am writing in support of L.D. 231, An Act To Establish Open Primaries. L.D. 231 would establish semi-open primaries, meaning that voters who are not enrolled in a party would be permitted to cast one ballot in the primary of their choice. Republicans would not be able to vote in Democratic primaries, and Democrats […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Proposed Portland school budget sets the right priorities
It prioritizes equity and inclusion and recognizes that some children need additional support in order to thrive.