2023 – Page 2892 – Lewiston Sun Journal

Op-Eds, Opinion

Cal Thomas: A new year, but nothing new

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023

Looking back 100 years, at least two things are clear: While leaders and events may change, human nature never changes.

Nation / World, News, Sports

NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin

by JOHN WAWROW January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

The NFL and its fans are rallying in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the field.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Thunder hand Celtics their worst loss of the season

by Scott Martin January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Oklahoma City, playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scores a franchise record for points in a game, beating Boston, 150-117.

Sports

NBA roundup: League says Donovan Mitchell’s game-tying basket shouldn’t have counted

by Scott Martin January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Mitchell scored 71 points, including a follow of a missed free throw to tie the game that should have been waved off.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News

Livermore board sets special town meeting for Jan. 17

by Pam Harnden January 3, 2023

Issues include changing the employee retirement system provider and the clerk’s position from elected to appointed.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys basketball: Unbeaten Oxford Hills edges Portland

by Steve Craig January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

The Vikings rally in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bulldogs 18-8 and pulling out a 48-47 win to improve to 7-0 on the season.

Maine colleges, Sports

College roundup: UMF’s Terion Moss and Jack Kane honored by NAC

by MWC Bot January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Also, remembering former Bates two-sport athlete Howard Vandersea, who died last week.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Area roundup: Telstar takes down Wiscasset to snatch first win of the season

by MWC Bot January 3, 2023January 4, 2023

Jonny Marshall drops in team-high 13 points in the Rebels’ victory; Nate Hebert hits nine 3s, scores 29 points for Gray-NG; Nathaniel Wainwright’s career-high 26 lead Dirigo past Mountain Valley; Eli St. Laurent tallies 21 in Edward Little’s win over Deering.