Olympics - Portland Press Herald

Saco man pursues dream of Olympic hockey team for Jamaica

Former Maine Mariner Graeme Townshend is head coach of the fledgling program.

Hannah Prince is on the 30-player team and hopes to take part in international tournaments, including the Olympics.

Coming off a disappointing season, the 29-year-old Augusta native said she was not ready to stop sliding yet.

Third-grader Isabella Bazata’s school report on a famous Mainer leads to a golden moment.

by Mike Lowe February 27, 2014

The $100,000 donation from a Presque Isle native comes with a matching $400,000 grant and is the first step to replace a significant loss of funding.

by David Bauder The Associated Press February 23, 2014

NBC used the Olympics to popularize streaming video, develop a cable sports network and launch entertainment programs.

by Tim Dahlberg The Associated Press February 23, 2014

U.S. speedskaters were kept off the medal podium for the first time since 1984.

by Larry Lage The Associated Press February 23, 2014

The Swedish Olympic Committee says Nicklas Backstrom tested positive for a substance found in an allergy medication he has taken for seven years.

by Greg Beacham The Associated Press February 23, 2014

Canada shuts out Sweden 3-0 for its third gold medal in the last four Olympics.

by John Leicester The Associated Press February 23, 2014

The Sochi games conclude with a grand closing ceremony and Russia atop the medals table.