FORT MYERS, Fla. – Bobby Valentine is using every opportunity this spring to help rid the Boston Red Sox of the memory of their September collapse. He’s banned alcohol in the clubhouse, tweaked the rival New York Yankees and now, in their exhibition opener, he’s let his ballclub loose — against a college team. Red […]
March 2012
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Polar Bears pull out victory to advance
Bowdoin scores the final four points in the final minute to top Ithaca 55-51 in the NCAA tourney.
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Maine Colleges: Vermont rallies to oust UMaine in tournament
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Matt Glass scored 16 points and Luke Apfeld chipped in with 12 as Vermont rallied to beat Maine 50-40 Saturday in the America East Conference men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals. Vermont (20-11) trailed 22-14 at halftime after shooting just 6 of 25 from the field in the first half. The Catamounts, however, […]
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Local/State Dispatches
Bike tracks lead to arrest in South Portland burglary / Livermore Falls woman accused of burning down her own store … and more news from around the state.
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Rask injured, replaced in 3-2 loss to Islanders
Goalie Tuukka Rask suffers as undisclosed injury and will not make the trip for today’s game in New York.
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One goal enough as Maine tops UNH
The win gives the Black Bears home-ice advantage in the first round of the Hockey East playoffs.
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In apology, Limbaugh says he ‘did not mean a personal attack’
Under pressure from Republicans, Democrats and advertisers, radio host Rush Limbaugh apologized for calling a student a “slut” and “prostitute.” But some advertisers still plan to abandon his show.
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Academic Decathlon helps Maine students thrive
“It teaches you how to compete,” said Portland High School junior Sophie Salomon.
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Wrestling: Belfast’s Waterman captures N.E. crown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brent Waterman of Belfast was the only wrestler from Maine to win an individual title Saturday at the New England high school wrestling championships. Waterman, the Class B state champion at 132 pounds, scored three points for a near-fall with 15 seconds left to pull out a 10-7 win against Mizam Tamaradze […]
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Vigil keeps Ayla in public focus, collects toy pile
More than 100 people gathered Saturday for a teddy bear vigil to remember a toddler missing for 10 weeks. The stuffed animals will go to hospitals and other children.