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Nation & World

‘Trump Baby’ balloon is landing in a British museum

by Brian Niemietz Tribune News Service January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

The hot-air dirigible made its debut during a protest of Trump’s first visit to the United Kingdom.

Skiing, Sports, Times Record, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine

Remember When: The Freeport boys raced to back to back Class C Alpine state titles

by Eli Canfield January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

The tight-knit Falcons brought an end to a dominant run from Fort Kent with crowns in 2010 and 2011.

Nation & World

Ugandan police surround Bobi Wine’s opposition party offices

by RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Bobi Wine, who took 34 percent of the vote in last week’s presidential election, has rejected the official outcome as fraudulent and insists he will use all legal means to protest the allegedly ‘cooked-up’ results.

Maine colleges, Sports

College notebook: Louisville atop AP women’s basketball poll for first time

by Associated Press January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

With previous No. 1 Stanford losing to Colorado, the Cardinals get 20 of 29 first-place votes to take over the top spot in the Associated Press poll.

Sports

NBA roundup: Heat game against Pistons pushed back five hours for COVID testing

by News service report January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

The game was moved so additional COVID-19 testing could be processed.

Sports

Kansas City coach says QB Mahomes ‘doing good’ after concussion

by DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press January 18, 2021

Patrick Mahomes left Sundays game with a concussion, but Kansas City Coach Andy Reid said his QB is feeling better and is hopeful he will play against Buffalo for the AFC championship.

The Forecaster

Letter: Make Maine’s Clean Action Plan a reality

January 18, 2021

I sit nursing my son while watching the weather report, which shows more days of above-average temperatures. On one hand, this makes juggling walking a hyperactive dog with a 3-month-old a lot easier; we can go outside without worry of freezing. I’m sure we are all grateful for the temperate days just as this summer’s […]

The Forecaster

Letter: School department extends thanks to toy drive contributors

January 18, 2021

On behalf of the South Portland School Department and the families we serve, I would like to recognize the efforts of Liz Darling at Maine Roofing for coordinating the South Portland Toy Drive. This year marked the drive’s ninth year. Liz and her team work tirelessly each year to raise money and to procure donations […]