ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeremy Hellickson came within one out of a three-hitter on his birthday, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Sunday to complete a season-opening sweep and match the best start in club history. Carlos Pena and Jeff Keppinger homered for Tampa Bay, which also started with three […]
2012
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Feature obituary: Theresa Ciampi, 78, featured in ad for Amato’s
Alex Ciampi’s friends used to tease him that they had seen his mother at various locations throughout Greater Portland. Ciampi finally caught on to what was really going on. They had seen his mother, but not in person. Theresa (Ricci) Ciampi’s smiling face – she is holding a spoon covered in tomato sauce in the […]
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Start of 2012, March shatter U.S. heat records
Since last April, it’s been the hottest 12-month stretch on record, scientists say.
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Jury seated in Maine triple-killing trial
The judge denies a motion to move the trial of Thayne Ormsby, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2010 stabbing deaths of two men and a 10-year-old boy.
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Iran nuclear talks due to begin Friday in Istanbul
Six nations including the United States will likely press Iran to accept curbs on its nuclear program.
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North Korea prepares for rocket launch
Experts say the rocket could be testing missile technology that might be used to strike the U.S.
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Bullpen falters, Red Sox swept
Detroit rallies twice in the late innings and gets its third straight win over Boston, 13-12 in 11 innings.
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Bruins ready for a repeat
The defending Stanley Cup champs think their playoff experience gives them an advantage.
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Bulletin Board
Maine Premier Lacrosse will hold Spring Into Action, a youth lacrosse clinic, from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Portland Sports Complex on Warren Avenue. The clinic is for youth coaches and players in kindergarten through eighth grade. The cost is $20 for players and free for coaches. For more information, call 807-5298 or […]
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Celtics keep Sixers in tailspin
Boston opens a three-game lead in the Atlantic Division with a 103-79 victory over Philadelphia.