Firefighter Theodore “Ted” Baxter’s condition was upgraded to fair on Friday.
2019
Red Sox prospect has power potential
First baseman Triston Casas is the first Red Sox minor leaguer with 20 homers in a season before turning 20 since Xander Bogaerts.
UMaine run defense looks to regain its mojo
The Black Bears, who led the FCS in run defense last year, are allowing more than 200 rushing yards per game this season.
Durham at odds with Maine DOT over asphalt pile
DURHAM — Town officials and the Maine Department of Transportation are butting heads over a large pile of asphalt that has been accumulating on the side of Route 136 for over a year. The more asphalt that is dumped, the closer the pile moves to the bank of the Androscoggin River. Town officials worry that […]
Bangor woman denies rubbing heroin on infant daughter’s gums
Kimberly Nelligan says she didn’t harm her daughter, who died last year from exposure to fentanyl.
After social media complaints, Tom Brady makes nice with refs
A day after complaining on social media that there were too many penalties in the game he was watching on TV, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady tried to make nice with the NFL referees.
NBA approves tougher measures for tampering
It’s been obvious in recent that teams have talked to free agents before the allowable time.
Walmart will stop selling electronic cigarettes
More than 500 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses.
Column: Still a lot to love in sports — and reasons to watch
Amid the sordid cases, such as those of Antonio Brown and Felipe Vazquez, are things that make watching sports so special, Tim Dahlberg writes.
New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy
Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.