With a lackluster group of free agents and an unimpressive draft class, New England might need to swing a trade to fill one of its most glaring needs.
March 2023
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: New MLB rules get mixed fan reaction after first live looks
MLB seems to be getting what it wants, shaving about 20 minutes off the average length of games compared to last spring.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Death toll keeps rising in Greece’s deadliest train crash
Many of the passengers were students returning to Thessaloniki from Carnival, but officials said that no detailed passenger list was available.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport mountain biking plan ‘100% dead’ after council vote
The Freeport Town Council voted Tuesday to adopt a Hedgehog Mountain Management Plan that will preclude a proposed $500,000 mountain biking trail system.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Willard Beach dune restoration project will put old Christmas trees to good use
The plan is for the discarded trees to trap sand in the damaged dunes so the city can then replant dune grass, but when results will be seen depends on the weather.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Higher fines for violating hands-free driving law attract fans, key detractors
Though a state police lieutenant says more needs to be known about the existing law’s effectiveness, supporters of increasing the fine to $500 say the current $50 penalty for handling a cellphone while driving fails as a deterrent.
Posted inNation & World, News
Harry, Meghan asked to vacate UK home in further royal rift
Disclosures Harry made in his memoir, ‘Spare,’ deepened the rift between him and his family.
Posted inMaine
Proposal to eliminate a Portland rent cap qualifies for June ballot
The proposal would eliminate the 5% cap on rent increases after an apartment voluntarily turns over. The City Council will vote to put the question to voters, adopt it outright or offer a competing measure.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports, Uncategorized
Load management should be coming soon for Bruins
Commentary: The Bruins should rest some players so they will be fresh for the playoffs.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College notebook: Longtime men’s hockey rivals Bowdoin and Colby prep for NESCAC semifinal showdown
Colby women’s hockey continues on in NESCAC playoffs, while UMaine-Augusta women’s basketball moves along in YSCC playoffs.