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Interview with Jerry Leeman: Today we bring you a story about a handful of fishermen rallying against a billion-dollar green industrial project, shady foreign corporations, and our own federal and state government. All are conspiring to generate a cash cow for...
By Greg Yates The criminal case People v Gosselin took place in a little red house structure known as the “Town of Highland Justice Court” located in Sullivan County, New York. This little red structure is also known as the Barryville Town Hall, where court is...
GOP lawmakers say Gov. Janet Mills allowed political differences with President Donald Trump to cost Maine a valuable opportunity to promote its tourism industry on the national stage. Republican lawmakers and volunteers stepped in to represent Maine at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after Gov. Janet Mills’ administration declined to operate the
Getting to the majors comes easy for some, but most others simply have to first pay their dues. One pitch … one hit … one catch … one game … at a time … Venezuelan native Franklin Primera is one of the rookies doing it the hard way, all based on a dream – playing
A bipartisan majority of House representatives passed a controversial bill on Monday aimed at protecting minors from harmful online content, which has drawn privacy concerns from some in light of draconian online safety measures in Europe. [RELATED: AI Bill Claiming to Protect Minors Could Institute Online Age Verification Requirements to Maine…] “This legislation represents an
Maine communities from York County to Aroostook County are preparing for a busy week of Independence Day celebrations, with fireworks displays scheduled across the state beginning Thursday and continuing through the Fourth of July weekend. This year’s celebrations carry added significance as the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, with many towns pairing
As Maine prepares to celebrate the nation’s 250th Independence Day, the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to enjoy consumer fireworks safely, responsibly, and within the state’s legal guidelines. Under Maine law, consumer fireworks may generally be used between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. However, extended holiday hours apply during the Fourth of
The Philadelphia Flyers have sent Garnet Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Panthers in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick. The Flyers wanted to open up bottom-six winger spots for emerging young prospects in their system such as Porter Martone, Alex Bump, and Denver Barkey, according to NBC
A college grad drafted 50 years ago by the Philadelphia Flyers who played for their Maine farm team has received hockey’s top honor. Brian Burke, 70, has been voted in to the Hockey Hall of Fame. After graduating from Providence College, Burke in 1977 played one AHL season with the Calder Cup champion Maine Mariners
The winners of the state’s latest annual Moose Permit Lottery included famed professional driver Kyle Busch, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife announced. The late racing star, showing an address of Denver, North Carolina, won the right to hunt antlered moose this fall. The state announced the moose kill winners over the weekend
Rafael Devers tried to wave off a pinch runner over the weekend but the Giants first baseman lost the fight. The former Red Sox third baseman, who originally played for the team’s Double-A affiliate in Portland, proved once again to be a drama queen. When San Francisco manager Tony Vitello tried to substitute Jonah Cox
Monument Square turned into the center of Maine’s soccer scene Friday as more than 1,000 fans packed downtown Portland for a free outdoor watch party hosted by the Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine’s new professional soccer club. The June 19 event was part of the club’s “Maine Soccer Summer” series and brought together fans for
Dick’s Sporting Goods is planning a huge “House of Sport” in the Maine Mall after it moves from an adjacent, smaller mall. I95Rocks.com is reporting that the nationwide sports outfitter in gearing up to open an “experiential” retail outlet with batting cages, turf fields and a rock-climbing wall. The new facility will be located in
The Maine-born professional cheerleader sleeping with ex-Pats star coach Belichick wants answers from his UNC bosses. Jordon Hudson, the 49-years-younger-than-Belichick girlfriend, has filed a Freedom of Information request with his bosses at University of North Carolina demanding to explain if she’s been banned from the team’s locker rooms. USA Today says the headline-seeking Hudson, who
Protect Girls Sports in Maine has filed an appeal with the Maine Supreme Judicial Court challenging a lower court’s decision blocking the group’s referendum question from appearing on the ballot this November. Leyland Streiff of the organization indicated the group’s intent to appeal the ruling in a statement obtained by the Maine Wire last week.
“Wild, unpredictable, and hilarious.” That’s how Boston Magazine described Eddie Andleman in 1988, the year he won the mag’s title as “Best Radio Talk Show Host.” Andelman “transforms the usually numbing sports call-in format into the kind of comedic theater even non-sports fans can enjoy,” the magazine said. He died Monday at age 88. “We
The entertainment suits at CBS, the network scrambling to save “60 Minutes,” now have a new crisis on their hands. Byron Allen, their chosen pick to replace Stephen Colbert on The Late Night Show, is proving to be a disaster, Daily Beast’s William Vaillancourt reports. Ratings for Allen’s show have dropped 64 percent since he
If you have an extra chair at your Fourth Of July barbecue bitter public servant Chellie Pingree says “sorry I can’t make it.” In an SNL-trademarked Debbie Downer video message Saturday on Facebook, the First District congresswoman confirmed she’s the hit of the party. Not! Looking tired, disheveled and depressed, the wrinkled, aging 71-year-old Democrat
The top two Boston sports radio nets are taking out all the stops to try to attract ratings. It’s an eclectic mix, for sure. On the one hand is 98.5’s host Christopher Gasper reporting on having prostate cancer. On the other is 93.7’s Meghan Ottolini complaining about the price of gas on her way to
Real-estate appraiser David D. Wilson way up in Levant, Maine is among Sox fans across New England trying to figure out just what is going on with the team this year. It’s been one disaster after another, beginning with decisions management made last year. And the won-loss record shows it seemingly getting even worse this
Brayan Bello is a former pitcher for the Double A Sea Dogs in Portland, Maine. It’s too little too late since the Sox are likely out of contention. But management has solved the Brayan Bello problem. They demoted the $76 million Bello Thursday by sending him down to Triple A Worcester. Bello allowed eight runs
Whale “conservationist” Robert Wyland is suing the world football association for failing to “conserve” one of his whaling murals. Wyland, who once painted one of his iconic whaling walls along the Portland, Maine waterfront, believes his public artwork is, like the whales, protected by federal law. Wyland’s mural in Dallas stood for nearly three decades
A Saco middle school teacher has smashed the world record for three-pointers, school officials said Monday night. Ryan Martin, known by Saco Middle School as “Dr. Buckets,” broke the record by 412 baskets. Martin sank 11,115 three-point throws in a 24-hour period, school spokeswoman and contributing writer Karen Garnett reported in the Biddeford Buzz. He
A four-time Emmy winner and University of Southern Maine grad is back in front of the camera, proving there are second acts. Or, in the case of Tony Shalhoub, third, fourth and so on… Shalhoub will play Matthew Gray-Gubler’s dad on “Einstein,” which joins CBS’ 2026-27 broadcast season and is currently in production. The role
A number of states nationwide are joining forces with Maine to solve the smallmouth bass invasion. The smallmouth isn’t native to most of the fishing holes in which it is now found. “Smallmouth are one of the most problematic fish in the country,” reports Joe Cermele, fishing editor of Outdoor Life. “Anglers love smallmouth because
Mike Vrabel skated through what was supposed to be a full-blown news conference Wednesday as not one alleged reporter asked one tough question. Podcaster Tony Farmer, who has been leading the nation’s media in aggressively covering Vrabel’s affair with ex-NFL reporter Dianna Russini, wasn’t surprised by the pathetic lack of journalistic curiosity. Farmer arguably is
Biddeford city councilors are refusing to spend taxpayer money to help fund La Kermesse, a popular annual festival celebrating Franco-American culture. The council in York County’s largest city pulled funding for it in the annual $51 million city budget, according to Saco Bay News. La Kermesse Treasurer Paul Gagne asked the council to reconsider funding
BOSTON – Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner’s effort to turn a Boston Red Sox-themed political advertisement into a populist campaign moment took an unexpected turn Saturday, after Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and a nationally recognized media personality with deep ties to New England sports culture, publicly questioned why Platner’s campaign believed he
After two weeks and more than 10,000 votes, Boston.com readers have crowned New England’s top suntanning enclave in its Battle of New England Beach Towns bracket – Ogunquit, Maine. “From an original bracket of 32 towns spanning five states, the contest ultimately ended in a Maine battle between Ogunquit and Bar Harbor during the championship
Barstool’s Pardon My Take host Hank Lockwood, under fire from Toucher & Hardy on 98.5, isn’t taking kindly to their whiny sniping. Lockwood got a big scoop, as we say, landing an exclusive with ex-Pats head coach Bill Belichick on America’s No. 1 sports podcast. Longtime Boston sports radio hosts Fred Toucher and Rob “Hardy”
It’s all over but the shouting for Maine’s ski areas but the addicted have three other New England holdouts. Black Mountain in New Hampshire and Jay Peak in Vermont will be open through May 17 before they close up shop. It’s Black’s latest closing ever. The final brave soul is Killington in Vermont, which will
Ex-Bruin and now Flyer right wing Garnet Hathaway of Kennebunkport, known for his bruising ice play, now has to spend the off-season wondering ‘what if’ he didn’t fight enough. Hathaway, who now plays for Philadelphia, failed along with his teammates to pull out a win Saturday night. The Flyers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup
When iconic singer Britney Spears finally decided enough was enough she came to a $12 million oceanfront Maine mansion to dry out. TMZ is reporting that the “Princess of Pop,” as she’s known, received detox and mental-health treatment at Borden Cottage in Camden. “Sources close to Spears” told TMZ she chose the “quiet, rural facility
Maine-born Jordon Hudson has captured top honors from her latest cheerleading contest, cheered on by ‘WAG’ Bill Belichick. Downeast-Maine’s Hudson, 25, is still young enough to flex into the most-challenging cheerleading contorts, while ex-Pats coach Bill 74, can only dream… Belichick was there by her side, however old his gal-pal’s flexible follies made him feel.
The disgraced NFL reporter who the New York Post caught canoodling with the Pats coach and later credited with saving a car-crash victim was apparently nowhere near the accident. The Post recently ran a story crediting Dianna Russini happening upon the New Jersey scene and rushing to rescue the trapped elderly driver even as her
Bob Marley in his latest Facebook video is questioning the audacity of Maine’s transpo officials suggesting you “snack wisely.” Marley, who is arguably the state’s leading comedic performer, happened to stop at an interstate rest area for a travel break. That’s when he noticed the sign by the rest-area’s lean-to telling motorists to “Snack Wisely.”
