Fans booed and heckled team owners and executives at the annual event, expressing their displeasure for the loss of stars Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts.
2023
Posted inTimes Record
Police: Brunswick man charged after breaking into home with family inside
Police arrested Daniel Erlebach, 20, of Brunswick, on Friday morning. He faces up to six criminal charges.
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Posted inMaine
Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
Posted inSports
Defense still rules in the NFL playoffs
Analysis: The four teams in the conference championship games all got a lift from their defense.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location
The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Elon Musk testifies in 2nd day of Tesla tweet trial
The CEO maintains he locked up financial backing for a Tesla buyout in 2018 and wasn’t trying to mislead investors.
Posted inBusiness
Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes
Workers say the extra money is a helpful income supplement, but some customers are bristling at the request at coffee shops and other counter service eateries where tipping has not typically been expected and staff make at least minimum wage.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Ruralist Lament: And the Inconvenient Ike
January brings many things, sometimes even … snow. Since Covid is officially “done with us” (though it isn’t) the Maine Agricultural Trade Show was an in-person affair this year. I went, plodding through the Augusta Civic Center among the other agri-geezers and the enthused (though doomed) “farm-business” aspirants. There were presentations on PFAS/ PFOS, irrigation, […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Real estate professionals see market balance ahead
The president of the York County Council of the Maine Association of Realtors said she is feeling positive about the year ahead. “My thought is it will become a more balanced market, which is always healthier,” said Teri Woods.
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U.S. regulators deny emergency request to slow ships to ease whale strikes
Environmental groups argue that protecting the whales while they are on the move is especially important because mother whales and their young are at risk.