New England Coach Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will remain his starter despite another rough outing in a 34-0 loss to the Saints.
2023
Sports Digest: Dates, opponents set for Cooper Flagg basketball games in Maine
Cooper Flagg, and his twin brother Ace, will play two games in Portland on Jan. 5-6 with their prep team, Montverde Academy.
Introducing ‘In the Arena,’ a new politics podcast hosted by Pat Callaghan
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on the first episode, Pat, Phil and Ethan discuss Maine Rep. Jared Golden’s Republican […]
MEMIC returns $18 million to policyholders
The workers comp company is returning dividends to 14,000 policyholders, reflecting savings from lower-than-expected losses from workplace injuries.
Tim Gallant unopposed for Lewiston City Council in Ward 7
Gallant will replace Councilor Stephanie Gelinas, who did not seek reelection.
‘The Met: Live’ returns to screen at Fryeburg Academy
“The Met: Live in HD,” the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, begins its 17th season with a live transmission of Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, a Met premiere in a new production by Ivo van Hove, starring mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as Sister Helen Prejean, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, […]
Ukrainian President Zelensky at NATO defense ministers meeting seeking more support to fight Russia
His presence underscored growing concerns about cracks in what has been staunch international backing for Kyiv in its war against Russia’s invasion.
Gordon — Packard engagement
PERU — Jenna Leigh Gordon of Peru, the daughter of Philip Bowman and Stephanie Miles of Turner, and Jason Harold Packard, also of Peru, the son of Stephen and Grace Packard of Peru, announce their engagement. The future bride is a Class of 1998 graduate of Dirigo High School. She is currently enrolled in the […]
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker but struggle to unite and elect him
The House is gaveled into a brief session, then broke indefinitely, with next steps uncertain and Congress brought to a standstill by Republican infighting.
Yarmouth teen among 15 recognized by Jill Biden for work to improve their communities
Leela Marie Hidier, 18, is a climate social justice advocate and author of an award-winning debut novel, ‘Changes in the Weather.’