Two summers ago, I read an excellent biography by Eric Metaxas about Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life, the German theologian who stood up to the Nazis. I am at a stage in my life where I don’t pick up a 600-page book convinced ahead of time that I will finish it. I was introduced to Bonhoeffer by […]
2021
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Tatum fuels late comeback as Celtics slip past Wizards
Jayson Tatum scores Boston’s last eight points, including two layups in the last 15 seconds, leading the Celtics to a 111-110 win.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
March comes in like a lion with bitter cold and strong wind gusts
Maine is going to start the new month with some Arctic influence. It looks like it could be fleeting, though.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince Harry: Split from royal life ‘unbelievably tough’
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Harry invoked the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, who had to find her way alone after she and Prince Charles divorced.
Posted inSports
Byron joins NASCAR’s list of unexpected winners
William Byron becomes the third straight unheralded driver to clinch a Cup Series playoff berth win an early-season victory.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Sports seasons converge as March arrives- Portland edition
Winter in its final weeks, volleyball underway and spring’s right around the corner
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Morikawa wins Workday Championship for first WGC title
Collin Morikawa becomes the second youngest player to win both a major and a World Golf Championship event.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Sunday’s college roundup: UMaine advances in women’s hockey playoffs
The Black Bears earn a spot in the Hockey East semifinals by defeating Vermont, 3-1.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Flyers blank Sabres again
Carter Hart makes 28 saves as Philadelphia beats Buffalo 3-0 for the second straight day.
Posted inPolitics
Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party
Trump used his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference to blast his successor and try to cement his status as the party’s undisputed leader despite his loss in November.