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Yesterday at 12:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Manning, Giants do it again

Eli Manning is the big man in the NFL after one-upping Tom Brady and leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl — in older brother Peyton’s house, at that.

1:00 AM

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Bobcats hold off Lakers charge

RANGELEY — Richmond held off Rangeley’s fourth-quarter rally to post a 43-40 East-West Conference girls basketball win Monday night.

1:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Eager for another shot

INDIANAPOLIS -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium.

1:00 AM

COMMENTARY — MIKE LOWE: Pats speechless after defeat

INDIANAPOLIS -- The first tweet from New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco on The Morning After was simple: "I love you all."

1:00 AM

SUPER BOWL: Coughlin-Manning top Belichick-Brady once again

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tom Coughlin has never won the NFL's coach of the year award. Eli Manning has never been the league's MVP.

1:00 AM

COMMENTARY — TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Giants fans stayed home to celebrate

Where were the New York Giants fans? A vast majority of those who went out in the Waterville area to watch Super Bowl XLVI were New England Patriots fans. Pats fans packed local bars and restaurants, hoping to see their team win the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2004 season.

1:00 AM

RED SOX: Aceves, Sox agree to $1.2M, 1-year deal

BOSTON (AP) -- Right-hander Alfredo Aceves and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $1.2 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.

1:00 AM

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Despite wins, Black Bears fall in standings

The University of Maine men's hockey team swept Alabama-Huntsville last weekend, and dropped two spots in the Hockey East standings.

1:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Cony surges toward playoffs

The Cony High School hockey team has rediscovered its offense, and it's come at an opportune time as it makes a push toward the Eastern A playoffs.

Yesterday at 7:38 AM

Patriots Beat: Ugly scene that's been seen before

Yesterday at 12:09 AM

The MVP: Manning's the man of the moment, again

Eli Manning demonstrates that he is much more than Peyton's little brother; he belongs in an elite class.

Yesterday at 1:11 AM

Missed chances haunt Patriots

A critical dropped pass and unlucky bounces contribute to another Super Bowl setback.

Yesterday at 2:08 AM

Letting Giants score: Gamble didn't pay off

Tom Brady says he 'liked' Coach Belichick's decision to allow the Giants a touchdown to gain time.

Yesterday at 10:18 AM

Notebook: Manning to Manningham: what a combo

Mario Manningham emerges in the fourth quarter to help lead the Giants to another stunning win over the Patriots.

Yesterday at 1:16 AM

It's another Super Bowl disappointment for Patriots fans

Fears about rioting in Boston prove unfounded after New England's loss to the Giants.

Yesterday at 1:31 PM

Mainers at the game: Cherished call for gold medalist

Yesterday at 1:24 AM

Broadcast Review: Michaels covers the big game like a pro

The performance of Al Michaels at his eighth Super Bowl was as good or better than the others.

Yesterday at 1:36 AM

SUPER SHOTS

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

NBA: Garnett lifts Celtics to 4th straight win

BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers could see that Kevin Garnett was looking and feeling spry.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

NHL: Thomas wins in return to DC

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tim Thomas' return to the nation's capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves Sunday in the Boston Bruins' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

ON BASEBALL: Pitching prospect could be heading to Portland

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Ranaudo recently said he hoped to begin the 2012 season in Portland.

Yesterday at 12:00 AM

HIGH SCHOOL SKIING NOTEBOOK: Bonnevie makes an impression

Mt. Blue senior Lucas Bonnevie has been the hottest Alpine skier this season, winning six of seven races he has skied in, including Saturday's giant slalom race at the Camden Snow Bowl.

February 5

Gronkowski, Ochocinco active for the Patriots

But long-time Patriots running back Kevin Faulk is inactive.

February 5

Giants' Canty predicts 11-point Super Bowl victory

"Giants 28, New England 17" appeared on Canty's Twitter account about five hours before game time.

February 5

New York or New Jersey? If Giants win, states disagree about victory parade's location

February 5

KVAC WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Rams earn dramatic win

AUGUSTA -- Things looked pretty bleak for Cony High School heavyweight Steven Morse in the final match of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference wrestling championships Saturday.

February 5

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Trio lifts Rams to win

BRUNSWICK -- Austin Davis, Dakota Bowie and Galen Casey scored two goals apiece to lead Cony to a 9-3 win against Mt. Aararat in Class A hockey action Saturday.

February 5

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Dexter sparks Eagles to victory

WINSLOW -- It wasn't its best game of the season but the Messalonskee High School hockey team kept chugging toward the playoffs Saturday with another convincing victory.

February 5

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Maine pulls out win in overtime

BALTIMORE -- Alasdair Fraser had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Raheem Singleton hit two free throws with 7 seconds remaining to give Maine a 77-76 victory over Maryland-Baltimore County in overtime Saturday.

February 5

SIDELINES — TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: A game within the game

Finally, Super Bowl Sunday is here. The longest two weeks of the year are the 14 days between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl.

February 5

SUPER BOWL: Patriots' Welker OK with being overlooked

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Wes Welker is used to being overlooked.

February 5

NHL: Rested Fleury lifts Penguins by Bruins

BOSTON (AP) -- Marc Andre-Fleury hardly looked like a goalie who had just finished a highly intense third period.

February 4

Belichick's best performance? This year might be it

In 2011-2012, Belichick led a two tight-end revolution. He took a wide receiver and put him on defense. He took scrap-pile cornerbacks and made starters. And he has the much-maligned defense peaking at the right time.

February 4

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Panthers rally for OT win

WATERVILLE -- Waterville junior JP Michaud was in the right place at the right time Friday night as he recovered a blocked shot and laid it in at the buzzer to send the game to overtime.

February 4

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Macomber paces Tigers to victory

BATH -- Kelly Macomber had five points, 10 rebounds and six blocks to lead Gardiner past Morse 53-33 in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B girls basketball game Friday night.

February 4

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Mack, Colby top Williams

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Rachael Mack had a double-double as the Colby College women's basketball team earned a key 62-56 win over Williams College in a New England Small College Athletic Conference game Friday night.

February 4

NBA: Pierce, Allen carry Celtics past Knicks

BOSTON (AP) — Boston stayed close enough until the New York Knicks failed again. This time, it was because of the Celtics' defense.

February 4

COLLEGE HOCKEY: Maine slips past Alabama-Huntsville

ORONO —The University of Maine Black Bears, fresh from a sweep at Boston University last week, faced lightly-regarded University of Alabama-Huntsville Friday, and barely escaped.

February 4

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Depth helps Eagles top Indians

SKOWHEGAN -- For a couple years now, the Messalonskee girls have been looking for other players to score besides Mary Badeen and Megan Pelletier.

February 4

COMMENTARY — MIKE LOWE: Coaching is in his blood

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jack Bicknell Jr., admits that there is much that he misses about college football.

February 4

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: KVACs slated for today

AUGUSTA -- Camden Hills was awarded top-four seeds in 11 of the 14 weight classes and is the clear favorite at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference wrestling championships, which start at 9:30 a.m. today at Cony High School.

February 4

SUPER BOWL: Super fan loves all things Patriots

BELGRADE -- The electric sign outside of Christy's General Store doesn't advertise any specials these days. You'll see the New England Patriots logo, followed by "Brady Brady Brady," followed by the simple and succinct nickname every Patriots fan knows well, "Gronk."

February 4

Why the Patriots will win

Rarely is Bill Belichick outcoached. Tom Brady almost never gets outplayed. That's why the New England Patriots will beat the New York Giants, 31-24.

February 3

Belichick brushes aside thoughts of retirement

Coaching "beats working," says Bill Belichick, who turns 60 on April 16. The long-time Patriots coach will seek his fourth Super Bowl victory in 11 years on Sunday.

February 3

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Cooper's 17 lift Rams

AUGUSTA — Walker Cooper scored 17 points and grabbed nine re-bounds to lead the Cony High School boys basketball team past Mt. Ararat 63-49 in an Eastern A game Thursday night.

February 3

SUPER BOWL: Coughlin hasn't changed beliefs

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s not like Tom Coughlin is delivering cookies and warm milk to the players at curfew this week. Or patting them on the back and offering words of encouragement when they make a mistake at practice.

February 3

NHL: Hurricanes sweep Bruins

February 3

SUPER BOWL: Mayo 'sets the pace'

INDIANAPOLIS -- Big things have been expected of linebacker Jerod Mayo since the New England Patriots drafted him out of Tennessee with the 10th pick of the 2008 NFL draft.

February 3

MAINE HOCKEY: Anthoine finally feels at home

ORONO -- Near the end of his third season in the U.S. Hockey League for junior players, Mark Anthoine learned that he was traded, from his Chicago Steel team to Sioux Falls, S.D.

February 3

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Eagles gear up for bid in tourney

With just three games left in the regular season, there are still a number of scenarios among teams fighting for playoff berths in Eastern Maine Class A.

February 2

'Tebowmania' comes to Super Bowl

Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting.

February 2

For Patriots' Ellis, Super Bowl caps tumultuous year

Patriots defensive end Shaun Ellis holds thoughts of a slain friend close to his heart as he prepares to take the field Sunday.

February 2

Sebago ice-fishing derby canceled for lack of ice

The big prize of $100,000 for anyone who breaks the 54-year-old state record for togue now applies to all lakes around Maine on March 3 and 4.

February 3

SLIDE SHOW: Patriots, fans prep for Sunday

February 2

NBA: Celtics rout Raptors

BOSTON (AP) — The compact schedule of the post-lockout NBA doesn't offer many breaks, so the Boston Celtics created one of their own.

February 2

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Magnusson's both coach unbeaten teams

Things are pretty good right now in the Magnusson household.

February 2

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Hurley picks Maine, Mace picks UConn

Danica Hurley knew for several weeks that she would attend the University of Maine to play soccer.

February 2

SUPER BOWL: They love their Giants

New York Giants fans are not so much coming out of the woodwork these days; they've been there all along, waiting patiently for another shot at the Lombardi Trophy.

February 2

PATRIOTS BEAT: Giants tough to simulate

INDIANAPOLIS -- The New York Giants' defensive line is relentless.

February 2

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Wells senior signs with Black Bears

Josh Ingalls already had a inkling that he would accept a football scholarship to the University of Maine.

February 2

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Messalonskee hockey blanks Winslow

WINSLOW -- James Varney scored three goals and two assists to lead the Messalonskee High School hockey team past Winslow 12-0 in an Eastern B game Wednesday night.

February 2

AP: Giants will win Super Bowl

The Associated Press predicts that the New York Giants will beat the New England Patriots 33-30 in overtime to win their second Super Bowl in five years.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs hold off Seahawks to win Round 3

FARMINGDALE -- After playing to overtime and double overtime in two previous meetings this season, did anyone expect anything other than a close game between the Boothbay and Hall-Dale girls basketball teams Tuesday night?

February 1

COLLEGE MEN'S HOCKEY: Fabian, DelGiudice lose at 'home'

WATERVILLE -- University of New England forwards Ted Fabian and Matt DelGiudice returned "home" Tuesday to play a non-conference men's hockey game against Colby.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hurley's 3-pointers spark Bobcats to victory

BINGHAM -- Danica Hurley scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Richmond past Valley 53-24 in East-West Conference girls basketball action Tuesday.

February 1

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING NOTEBOOK: 'Jammers favored to defend KVAC title

Defending champion Camden Hills is the favorite again this year at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference wrestling championships, which will take place Saturday at Cony High School.

February 1

NHL: Seidenberg's long goal lifts Bruins

BOSTON (AP) — Dennis Seidenberg scored the tiebreaking goal on a slap shot from center ice in the third period, rallying the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

February 1

NBA: Celtics survive Cavaliers' rally

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Ray Allen had 12 in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics avenged a disappointing loss to Cleveland two days earlier by barely holding off the Cavaliers 93-90 on Tuesday night.

February 1

COLLEGE ROUNDUP: UMF finally beats MMA

CASTINE -- The University of Maine at Farmington finally wrapped up a victory over Maine Maritime Academy, after three weeks and a second meeting between the two teams, on Tuesday night.

February 1

SUPER BOWL: Media Day has little bit of everything

INDIANAPOLIS -- Katie Daryl, host of the HDNET entertainment show "Deadline!," put a camera on the top of a giant red and blue foam finger and raised her arm as she walked through the throng of media and players at Media Day Tuesday.