A fourth-quarter comeback by the Black Bears falls short in their America East open.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s delegation reacts sharply to US strike on Venezuela
Some lawmakers are calling the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a violation of the U.S. Constitution and international law.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Bryant stops Maine women’s basketball’s modest winning streak
The Bulldogs take control in the fourth quarter to beat the Black Bears.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
It shouldn’t be unaffordable for Mainers to keep their homes warm | Opinion
Families should not be forced to choose between paying for groceries and filling the oil tank. We need to make sure help is there when people need it.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
US captures Venezuela’s leader and his wife in a stunning operation and plans to prosecute them
President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would “run the country” at least temporarily and would tap Venezuela’s vast oil reserves to sell “large amounts” to other countries.
Posted inMaine, News
Tropical bird found in northern Maine after being blown off course
The purple gallinule, native to the Caribbean, landed in Houlton but was fatally injured by the cold.
Posted inLetters
A bad take from the Times on US military strength | Letter
On Dec. 14, the New York Times editorial board cried out in alarm over how the Russians and Chinese have outdistanced us in military strength. It blamed what it described as our increasing weakness on our cumbersome military procurement system and preference for expensive, outmoded weapons, and warned that we must rapidly streamline and modernize […]
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Property ownership claims are a downside of Vacationland | Douglas Rooks
There’s more to these ongoing challenges than meets the eye.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UNE, Bowdoin prevail on first day of Lobster Pot men’s hockey tournament
The Nor’easters and Polar Bears will play for the championship on Saturday in Falmouth.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Spruce Mountain girls basketball surges in 2nd half to beat Winslow
Strong defense and a 13-0 run in the third quarter keep the Phoenix unbeaten in Class C South.