ORONO — The University of Maine men’s ice hockey team rallied in the third period to tie the University of Vermont Catamounts 2-2 Saturday night in front of 3,787fans at Alfond Arena. “It’s not the result we wanted,” Maine head coach Tim Whitehead said. “But there are some positives we can build off of.” Maine […]
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Local legislators ready for next session
LEWISTON — Facing a double-whammy budget shortfall, state lawmakers from across Western Maine are starting to formulate their game plans as they prep for what could be a combative session of the Legislature. The session, which begins officially on Dec. 5, will get fully under way in the new year. “The big, glaring thing is, […]
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Former UMaine football player kills girlfriend, then kills self at stadium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It began like any other Saturday for the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL season, their general manager and coach at work early to put final touches on this weekend’s gameplan. Then they got a call to hurry to the parking lot. The two men rushed through the glass doors of […]
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College hockey: Catamounts nip Black Bears
ORONO — The University of Vermont men’s hockey team relied on a late-third period push Friday night in front of 4,004 fans at Alfond Arena. Robert Polesello’s game-winning goal at the 7:44 mark of the final period provided the Catamounts with a 2-1 win over the Black Bears. Catamounts’ forward Chris McCarthy skated across the […]
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NBA D-League: Red Claws light up Expo, but lose home-opener
Even with Melo in, first-year Red Claws head coach Mike Taylor hopes his team learns to mellow out when it comes to crunch time. The Los Angeles D-Fenders rallied from an eight-point deficit to defeat the Red Claws, 97-94, in Friday night’s home-opener at the Portland Expo. Micah Downs finished with 22 points to lead […]
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Maine GOP chairman not intimidated by call for federal investigation
LEWISTON — The outgoing chairman of the Maine Republican Party said Friday he was not concerned that the U.S. Justice Department may investigate comments he made about potential voter fraud in the November election. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine said Friday it had made a formal request of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights […]
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Maine animal control officers get training in exotic animals
Several years ago, he recalled Thursday, an oil delivery driver heard an unusual pounding sound from a residence. Thinking the elderly woman who lived there may have fallen and been unable to summon help, he contacted public safety officers. The pounding, it turned out, was coming from a closet, where Strout and others found a […]
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Bangor hospital starts security screening of Emergency Department visitors
BANGOR — Security officials at Eastern Maine Medical Center began screening patients and visitors entering the Emergency Department on Thursday in an attempt to make it a safer environment. “It’s another layer of security that the medical center has put in place,” Steve Russell, manager of security, grounds and parking services, said late Thursday morning. […]
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Portland ferry terminal expansion approved
PORTLAND (AP) — The Casco Bay Ferry Lines board has given final approval to a $3 million renovation project along the Portland waterfront. The project will double the size of the terminal and upgrade the pier where five ferries dock. Ferry officials say they are responding to passenger demand. General Manager Hank Berg told WCSH-TV […]
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Sunday River is gearing up for skiing Santas
This weekend, the ski resort in western Maine is hosting its annual skiing Santas event. Spokeswoman Darcy Morse says 292 of them have pre-registered for Sunday’s event. The 13th annual Santa Sunday raises money for the Bethel Rotary Club’s annual holiday toy drive. Those who registered have to show up in a Santa outfit and […]