BASEBALL Former Sanford Mainer Andy Sonnanstine signs a one-year contract with Cubs The Chicago Cubs agreed to one-year contracts with right-handers Andy Sonnanstine, who played for the Sanford Mainers in 2003, and Manny Corpas. Sonnanstine, who turns 29 in March, was 28-31 with a 5.26 ERA in five seasons with Tampa Bay. He made 80 […]
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Nation/World Dispatches
STAMFORD, Conn. Fire victim had long career as liquor company safety chief A department store Santa Claus who died with his wife and three grandchildren in a Christmas morning house fire spent a long career trying to prevent danger as safety chief at a liquor company in Kentucky. Lomer Johnson was remembered fondly as a […]
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Police believe ‘Santa’ shot relatives
The seven dead, including the suspected shooter, apparently were opening Christmas presents.
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Two moon probes going deeper
The two spacecraft will be circling the moon measuring its uneven gravity field to determine what’s below.
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Missing Indiana girl found dead;baby sitter faces murder charge
FBI agents helped search for Aliahna Lemmon, 9, who was living in a mobile home park that was home to registered sex offenders.
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Sharks 3, Pirates 2, OT: Coach pleased despite loss
Pirates Coach Ray Edwards looks at the positives despite giving up a two-goal lead in an overtime setback.
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Economists see growth, threat
A survey of experts finds many expect an improved economy in 2012, weak creation of jobs and danger from European instability.
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People & EntertainmentTheater’s reopening to bring Joy to Big Easy
NEW ORLEANS — The Joy Theater’s bright blinking “JOY” sign that for more than 50 years was as common a sight on Canal Street as the streetcars in New Orleans is blinking again for the first time since before Hurricane Katrina. The theater’s illuminated sign, located on the famous thoroughfare that borders the French Quarter, […]
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Last push this week as Iowa caucus nears
Republican candidates pour into the state, hoping to emerge as Mitt Romney’s chief rival.
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Feature Obit: William Carter, 72, was Lincoln County sheriff for 37 years
William Carter didn’t set out to become a police officer, but he wound up dedicating most of his life to keeping people safe in Lincoln County.