A copy will now be sent to President Biden and members of Maine’s congressional delegation urging them to immediately ‘use their position and influence to end violence.’
Portland
Hoops teams out to strong starts
City squads living up to billing in the early going.
We’ll never forget the thrills of 2023
Forecaster Country athletes dazzled and triumphed from January to December.
Portland jetport plan to cut trees, add surface parking draws opposition
The controversy comes as newly elected Mayor Mark Dion has identified fighting climate change and expanding Portland’s tree canopy as priorities for his administration.
Police identify 3 people killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike
A former UNE football player and a current student were in the Honda Civic traveling the wrong way on the highway when it hit a Rav4 driven by a Portland resident.
Portland Bulldogs Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Joe Russo (34th year, 463-193 overall record, five state championships) 2022-23 record: 16-6 (Lost, 52-42, to South Portland in Class AA state final) Top returning players: Pepito Girumugisha (Senior), Jeissey Khamis (Senior), Kevin Rugabirwa (Senior), Drew Veilleux (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 15 @ Edward Little, Dec. 19 DEERING, Dec. 21 CHEVERUS, Dec. […]
Portland: Fall Coaches of the Year
Portland’s Frank Myatt and Deering’s Nika Francois are this year’s selections.
Portland Bulldogs Fall Athletes of the Year
Runner extraordinaire Samantha Moore wins again and is joined by soccer standout Martin Kalala-Wasukundi
Those who perished 125 years ago in sinking of ‘Maine’s Titanic’ remembered at service
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 1898, at least 68 crew members and 130 passengers boarded the SS Portland in Boston and headed for Portland. They never reached their destination.
Local fall athletes dominate postseason all-star teams
Many of the best athletes in multiple sports hailed from Forecaster Country yet again.