BIDDEFORD — Whatever Biddeford boys basketball coach Mike Fecteau said to his team at halftime, it worked. The Tiger defense clamped down and held Massabesic to just 12 second half points en route to a 49-37 victory at Tiger Gymnasium on Tuesday night. “I think I got my point (across) at the half,” said Fecteau, […]
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High School Hockey Notebook: Coach took the long road to arrive at Westbrook
Ryan Close followed a different path to become the Westbrook High boys’ hockey coach. It began in Sacramento, Calif., where Close started playing hockey when he was 9 years old. “Hockey is huge in northern California,” Close said “They don’t have high school hockey in California but I played pee wee, squirts, bantams and midgets.” […]
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Predicting horrific acts still less science than art
Forensic psychiatrists have only begun to detect patterns in violent-prone offenders.
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People & Entertainment: Show’s ending won’t fade away
In a recent interview with David Chase about his new film, “Not Fade Away,” the conversation inevitably turned to “The Sopranos” and its infamous ending. Chase, the show’s creator, talked about watching the final episode: I thought the episode itself might have been kind of a dud, but it wasn’t. I was proud of it. […]
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Freeport residents lobby for Downeaster ‘quiet zone’
But the town council wants to clarify costs – in money and safety – to mute the Amtrak train.
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More in Congress ready to weigh gun controls
Gun-rights advocates say mental illness and violent video games should also be part of the discussion.
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Celtics lose third straight on road
Joakim Noah collects his second career triple-double as the Bulls pull away in the fourth quarter for a 100-89 victory.
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The Newtown tragedy: Young survivors resilient, experts say
Most of the children who witnessed Friday’s violence aren’t expected to bear long-term emotional scars.
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Talk of raises for Old Orchard employees sparks flare-up
The town manager also indirectly addresses turmoil surrounding a push to oust him for his job last week.
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Girls’ basketball: Red Riots are in tune with the right tempo
South Portland gets the game played at its pace and pulls away from Thornton Academy, 57-37.