These teams have the talent to vie for conference and state championships this season.
2024
The future of Maine’s economy lies in artificial intelligence—and one local company is leading the way
Despite the increasingly significant production impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, recent reports show that fewer than 25% of Maine businesses have given them a try.
Biddeford mourns officer killed in crash on Piscataqua River Bridge
Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek, a 41-year-old husband and father of three, died early Thursday after crashing into the rear of a box truck after the end of his shift.
CEO killing renews call to ban ghost guns in Maine
Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.
Brunswick church to host vigil for victims of gun violence
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick is hosting its Annual Vigil of Remembrance for victims of gun violence at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church (1 Middle St.). The church has been having these vigils since 2012 in response to the Sandy Hook School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. “Regrettably, it is still necessary for us […]
About those empty seats at Christmas
Some years, families are blessed to initiate festive new Christmas traditions. Other years, the new tradition is a solemn acquiescence to “the new normal.” The Tyrees fall into the latter category this year. That’s because my mother passed away exactly two months before Christmas, having shared her wit and wisdom with the world for 97-and-a-half […]
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Portland girls’ hockey co-op ekes out victory
The Beacons avenge their only loss by beating the two-time defending state champions.
Four more men plead not guilty to assault charges in Morrill’s Corner shooting
The men are accused of being involved in a fight between 2 rival motorcycle clubs in Portland this summer.
Letter to the editor: A tale of two cities?
A tale of two cities? In a letter to the editor on Dec. 6, Mr. Mishler writes about holiday gifts that people want but can not afford. Essentially, his piece is a convoluted tale to express his contempt for the president-elect. He probably thinks he is preaching to the choir as liberal progressive policies dominate […]
Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
The president-elect rang in the honor at the New York Stock Exchange. It’s the second time he’s been given the recognition by the magazine.