Washington’s most powerful Republican used his strongest language to date to denounce Trump minutes after he voted to acquit him.
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Boys’ basketball: South Portland’s size leads to 65-54 win over Deering
The Red Riots, led by 6-foot-6 Mayen Ayuel, 6-foot-4 Owen Maloney and 6-foot-8 J.P. Estrella, earn their second win in three days over the Rams.
Water rights activists worry about potential sale of Poland Spring
They say the buyer identified in news reports represents a ‘new threat’ to Maine’s water resources.
7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was one of seven Republicans to defect from the party in finding the former president ‘guilty’ of inciting an insurrection on the U.S. Capitol.
Collins, King vote to convict Trump in second impeachment trial
The former president was acquitted because the Senate did not reach a two-thirds majority.
Hamlin seeks third straight Daytona 500 win
Though he still lacks a Cup Series championship, Denny Hamlin has had lots of success in NASCAR’s season-opening race.
Mariners coach to hold skills competition to benefit local businesses
Participants in the Armstrong Skills Competition will see who has the hardest shot, who is the fastest skater, and compete in a puck relay in two age groups.
Sports Digest: Osaka escapes against Muguruza at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, the 2019 women’s champion, saves two match points and advances to the quarterfinals.
NBA roundup: Booker, Suns stay hot against 76ers
Devin Booker scores 36 points to lead Phoenix to its fifth straight victory, 120-111.
Islanders halt Bruins’ five-game winning streak
Third-period goals by Mathew Barzal and Jean-Gabriel Pageau send Boston to just its second loss in regulation this season – both against the Islanders.