FORT MYERS, Fla. – Josh Beckett hopes to help himself out with his glove. Beckett helped turn a double play and earned the win Saturday as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 in a split-squad game. “It’s something I’ve always tried to take pride in,” Beckett said of his defense and pickoff […]
2012
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Louisiana’s ambitious proposal
Engineers hope to free the mighty Mississippi to again carry its precious silt to the eroding coast.
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Pirates recover from slow start
After giving up the first two goals, Portland scores three times in the first period in its 5-3 win.
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NFL Notebook: New England adds depth at receiver with Gonzalez
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots signed former Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 27, was a first-round draft pick in 2007 out of Ohio State. In five seasons with the Colts, he had 99 receptions for 1,307 yards and seven touchdowns, but he has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. He has […]
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Bruins snap out of it
Boston ends a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Dispatches
AUGUSTA Three families homeless after apartment house fire A fire chased three families out of an apartment building on Hospital Street on Friday afternoon, but no one was injured. Augusta Fire Department Battalion Chief Ed Charles said the state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating how and where the fire started in the four-unit building at […]
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Maine robotics team ready for world championships
Messalonskee’s group has been honored for its outreach and heads for the world championship.
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On Baseball: Despite success with Sea Dogs, Maxwell unable to find a job
There were times earlier in his career when pitcher Blake Maxwell thought he might be done with baseball. Like when he stunk up the start of the 2009 Portland Sea Dogs season, and anxiously awaited word he was being released. But that word never came, and Blake Maxwell fixed his delivery and shined for the […]
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Search for Ayla hits three-month mark
WATERVILLE – The three-month anniversary of the disappearance of a toddler in Maine is passing quietly, but police say the investigation is continuing. Ayla Reynolds was 20 months old when she was last seen on the night of Dec. 16. She was reported missing the following morning when her father said he discovered her bed […]
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Girls’ Swimming: Greely’s Easterling a twin who stands out as an individual
Sarah Easterling is a repeat selection as swimmer of the year after an unbeaten season.