Let the record show that Sunday, Oct. 3 was one of the funnest days in my sports viewing life. It all started with a little Ryder Cup action, where the U.S. absolutely spitting the bit. I mean, the 1978 Red Sox think these guys are chokers. You know what, though? I actually found myself rooting […]

Information in the Hunting in Maine supplement that was published Sept. 18 contained incorrect information about the costs of the expanded archery hunting fees. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, hunters who have a valid archery license will be able to purchase multiple expanded archery antlerless permits for $12 each, and […]

The University of Maine men’s basketball team could get even more national exposure this year, having been selected to participate in a 2011 ESPN BracketBusters game. The Black Bears already are having their Feb. 12 game at Stony Brook televised nationally on ESPNU. On Thursday, Maine announced it will be among five teams from America […]

Sometimes this job really throws you something you don’t expect. I was at the St. Dom’s-Hall-Dale boys’ soccer game Wednesday and as the game began, the Saints were all over the Bulldogs. The writing was on the wall. The Saints had a number of early chances and even cashed in on one of them. It […]

Stacking up the haves and have-nots, through Week 3 of the NFL season: 1. Pittsburgh (3-0). Three wins over teams that haven’t lost to anyone else, led by two quarterbacks who don’t have any business being more than a backup. 2. Indianapolis (2-1). Starring Austin Collie as Wes Welker. 3. Atlanta (2-1). Could have won […]

How to prevent rusting due to minor dings and scratches. Henry Ford told buyers of his Model T they could select any color as long as it’s black. Today we see cars in any of 7,000 hues, including shades of rust that won’t appear on color chips in new car literature. “Serious rust damage, including […]