Gun violence continues to cause horrific tragedies in America. The latest incident, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut on Dec. 14, illustrates how the occurrence of such a terrible tragedy can spread heartbreak throughout the nation. Whose children will not feel frightened about going to school, after learning of this disaster? Which children will […]
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RiverWalk additions slated for 2013
BIDDEFORD — The first installment of the much-anticipated Biddeford RiverWalk, which had been in the planning stages for several years, was begun this year and nearly completed. Plans to add new components to the walkway, which borders the Saco River, are in the works for 2013. Phase I of the RiverWalk begins at Mechanics Park, […]
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Acceptance of transgender player shows progress
Earlier this month, a first-time situation occurred in college basketball when 50-year-old Gabrielle Ludwig played in a game for Mission College. Ludwig’s age is not what made her appearance a first-time occurrence in college basketball ”“ her sex did. Mission College’s newest team member was born John Ludwig and lived much of her life as […]
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FOOTBALL NFL: A grand jury in Texas has indicted Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent on one count of intoxication manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 8 crash that killed Cowboys practice squad member Jerry Brown. He is out of jail on $100,000 bond. Intoxication manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. […]
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Girls’ Hockey: Falmouth’s system packs a solid punch
Falmouth tinkers with its style and remains hot, outshooting York 30-12 in a rematch of last season’s regional final.
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High School Skiers to Watch
GIRLS Sarah Becker, Yarmouth senior: Two consecutive years of top-10 finishes in both freestyle and classic at the Class B state meet. Emily Bland, Windham senior: Two-time Eastern high school championship competitor who placed sixth in Class A classic and 10th in freestyle. Zoe Chace-Donahue, Merriconeag senior: Three-time Class C classical state champion and two-time freestyle […]
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College Roundup: Chippewas hold on against W. Kentucky
DETROIT – Ryan Radcliff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cody Wilson with 5:11 remaining to give Central Michigan the lead, and Western Kentucky was stopped on fourth down when a field goal would have tied the game in the final minute, giving the Chippewas a 24-21 win in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl on […]
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NBA Roundup: Heat win ugly vs. hapless Cats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It wasn’t pretty, but the Miami Heat avoided a big letdown and got the win they needed. LeBron James had 27 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Heat handed the Charlotte Bobcats their 16th straight loss, 105-92 on Wednesday night. Dwyane Wade scored 29 points and had nine rebounds as […]
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High School Skiing Preview: They’re meeting, greeting, skiing and winning
While training with skiers from six other schools, the Portland girls have a shot at a Nordic state title.
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Automaker agrees to pay $1 billion
Toyota resolves lawsuits over cars accelerating on their own in one of the largest automobile defect settlements ever.