PEABODY, Mass. Hundreds turn out to mourn firefighter killed on the job Hundreds of firefighters from across the nation paid a solemn tribute as well-wishers looked on and a bagpipe band played a mournful tune during the funeral of a Peabody firefighter who died battling a blaze just before Christmas. Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. […]
2011
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Fall blends into spring in parts of U.S.
Mild temperatures across several regions of the U.S. are disrupting the natural cycles of winter.
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Auburn faces bowl game challenge tonight
The defending champs are dealing with suspensions and coaching issues, while Virginia is on the rise.
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Jets’ coach expecting assistant to return
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Rex Ryan, coach of the New York Jets, expects offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be running the offense again next season. Unless, of course, Schottenheimer becomes a head coach elsewhere. Schottenheimer has been widely criticized by fans and some media as the Jets’ offense has struggled and quarterback Mark Sanchez hasn’t […]
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Maine gets string of good economic news
In the last five days, L.L. Bean announced it will add 125 jobs. American Bureau of Shipping said it will add 16 jobs. And a northern Maine company landed a major Chinese contract.
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Briefcase
Court agrees to put on hold rule to cut power pollution A federal court Friday put on hold a controversial Obama administration regulation aimed at reducing power plant pollution in 27 states that contributes to unhealthy air downwind. More than a dozen electric power companies, municipal power plant operators and states had sought to delay […]
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Pats need more than home-field advantage
Securing games at home in the playoffs, which New England can do Sunday, is no guarantee for success.
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Massachusetts man diagnosed with rabies
The man is listed in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital and his prognosis is poor.
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Maine Red Claws this weekend
WHO: Rio Grande Valley Vipers (8-6) vs. Maine Red Claws (4-8) WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Portland Expo RADIO: WJAB-FM (96.3) VIPERS NOTES: The Vipers, affiliated with the Houston Rockets, have alternated wins and losses for their last seven games. They beat Texas on Thursday. Forward Greg Smith had 18 points and […]