Sophomore defenseman Frank Djurasevic has been an asset at both ends of the ice for the Black Bears.
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With Cooper Flagg in tournament, Maine’s betting numbers could see boost
March Madness is the one of the biggest gambling events of the year, and industry experts believe Flagg’s involvement could generate even more interest.
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Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1 billion
If approved, the sale would reportedly be the richest in U.S. major pro sports history.
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Municipal bans on homeless shelters may be prohibited in Maine
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.
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Lewiston woman sentenced for Social Security fraud
Prosecutors said Donna D. Desrosiers collected more than $90,000 she wasn’t entitled to. She was ordered to repay the amount as restitution.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine ready, excited to make their Maine debut
Portland’s men’s professional soccer team will play its first countable game Thursday in Lewiston in a first-round U.S. Open Cup match.
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Improved defensive play a key to Maine’s hockey success
The Black Bears face Northeastern in the Hockey East semifinals Thursday night.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine homeless advocates, emergency shelters call for more state funding
A bill before lawmakers would raise funding for shelters by $5 million, but the Mills administration has said it can’t identify revenues to support it.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Social Security workers, union say staffing cuts would gut the agency
They warn that it is already understaffed and that further cuts, including the possible closure of the Presque Isle office, could lead to major disruptions for 355,000 older and disabled Mainers.
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From the Congo to the NFL? Portland grad chasing the dream
A native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nathan Kapongo’s first exposure to football was as a Portland High sophomore.