CINCINNATI (AP) — Federal appeals judges Tuesday rejected a lawsuit by “Joe the Plumber” that claimed his rights were violated by a state records search after he voiced public concern over taxes to then- candidate Barack Obama. The three- judge 6th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the […]
2012
Posted inTimes Record
Jet Blue pilot has ‘medical situation’
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A Jet Blue flight bound for Las Vegas landed unexpectedly in Amarillo after a “medical situation” arose involving the captain. The airline says in a statement that the pilot in command of Flight 191 from New York elected to land in the Panhandle of Texas about 10 a.m. Tuesday. The airline […]
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
A cold weather greeting for athletes
TOPSHAM — The spring high school sports season began for all players on Monday, and Mother Nature had a surprise for those hoping for continued warm weather that greeted baseball and softball pitchers and catchers last week. The temperatures were more early spring-like, with a wind reminding those teams venturing outside that winter was making a […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
UConn pulls away; back to Final Four
Notre Dame rolls past Maryland, 80-49 KINGSTON, R. I. ( AP) — Tiffany Hayes scored 22 points and top-seeded Connecticut beat Kentucky 80- 65 on Tuesday night to advance to the Final Four for the fifth straight season. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 18 for UConn (33-4), which will play Big East rival Notre Dame on Sunday […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Bruins strike down Lightning
BOSTON — Zdeno Chara is still going strong more than 1,000 games into his brilliant career. Boston’s star defenseman was honored before the game for reaching that milestone then assisted on three goals to help the surging Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Tuesday night. “Everything he did was simple, efficient, and he was […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Beckett sharp as Red Sox roll past Rays, 8-0
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Josh Beckett had no problem pitching against a division rival so close to the start of the regular season. Beckett tossed five innings of one-hit ball and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0 on Tuesday. “Josh is working on his changeup a little, and I thought […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Bowdoin edges by Springfield
EXETER, N.H. — The Bowdoin College men’s lacrosse team edged Springfield College, 9-8, on Tuesday evening in a battle of nationally ranked squads. The 14th-ranked Polar Bears improved to 5-1, while the 18th-ranked Pride dropped to 4-2. Mark Flibotte scored three times in the win for Bowdoin, while Nathan Fritts added a pair of goals. […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Topsham Rec. has vacation golf
TOPSHAM — Highland Green Golf Club has announced an April Vacation Golf Clinic for April 19. The clinic runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and is for ages 8-15. Instruction will be given in chipping and putting, with contests and prizes awarded. The class size is limited to 20 golfers, with a cost of […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Deadline for Bath Ripken nears
BATH — The Bath Cal Ripken Baseball League is gearing up for the start of the season, with signups slated to come to an end soon. The final day to sign-up through the Bath Recreation Department is Friday for ages 9-12. Forms are available at the Rec. Signups will also take place on Sunday at […]
Posted inTimes Record, Times Record Sports
Husson adds men’s cross country
BANGOR — The Husson University Athletic Department has announced the addition of men’s cross country to the list of NCAA teams the Eagles offer. Husson added women’s cross country in the fall of 2010 and outdoor track this year. Indoor track and field is slated to begin later this year, giving Husson 17 NCAA Interscholastic […]