TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico – Mexican police Sunday discovered 210 mainly Central and South American migrants crammed inside a truck near the country’s southern border, an immigration official said. The dehydrated and hungry migrants were found when the truck was searched at a highway checkpoint, the official said. Police detained the truck’s driver and his assistant, […]
2011
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Led by Ortiz, Red Sox keep pounding on
David Ortiz hits his 17th homer of the season as Boston rocks Toronto for a ninth straight win.
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Bruins need win to extend Cup quest
After a third straight one-goal loss in Vancouver, Boston hopes to stay alive on its home ice.
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This outdoor life camp will be a real education
A ‘Survivor’ TV contestant may even make a visit as kids learn, build and take on challenges in Belgrade.
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Syrian lesbian blogger revealed to be married American man
Tom MacMaster says he posted as ‘A Gay Girl in Damascus’ to highlight Syria’s rights record.
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MLB Notebook: Mauer almost ready to return
MINNEAPOLIS – Joe Mauer could return to the Minnesota Twins in the coming week. The four-time All-Star and three-time American League batting champion caught for Class A Fort Myers on Sunday and was set to do the same today and possibly Tuesday, too. Mauer also caught three straight games before getting a day off Saturday. […]
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High School MVP Profiles
MARCUS CLOUTIER Boys’ swimming A junior from Cape Elizabeth who was born in Australia, Cloutier enjoyed an undefeated season in the pool this winter. He was the Class A state champion in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100 freestyle, in times faster than those of any other Maine high school swimmer this year. Cloutier […]
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Canucks’ Rome questions length of his suspension
The former Portland Pirates defenseman says the league overreacted to his hit on Nathan Horton.
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Bulletin Board
The Landing at Pine Point in Scarborough is hosting a dinner show for boxing fans on Thursday night. The event will feature Portland Boxing Club boxers vs. boxers from all over New England. “Irish” Micky Ward, subject of the movie “The Fighter,” will make a special guest appearance. The evening kicks off at 5:30 with […]
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High School Notebook: Three spots still open for regional finals
Three Western Maine baseball semifinals will be played today after they were rained out Saturday. In Class A, top-ranked Cheverus (15-2) hosts No. 5 South Portland (11-6) and No. 2 Westbrook (15-2) will be at home against No. 6 Marshwood (12-5). Both games start at 4 p.m. The winners meet for the regional title at […]