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Roundup: Capers open field hockey with 2-0 victory

GRAY – Abby McInerney had a goal and an assist Wednesday to lead Cape Elizabeth to a 2-0 victory against Gray-New Gloucester in a Western Maine Conference game as various teams around the state opened their field hockey seasons. McInerney set up Megan Nicholson with the first goal and Hailey Petsinger assisted McInerney on the […]

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This Week in GO

Maurice Sendak illustrations exhibited / Halestorm hits the State / Films get serious for fall / Back to school for fun / Off Beat: Mutton bustin’ at the Litchfield Fair

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Venezuelans blaming blackout on government incompetence

CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelans expressed skepticism Wednesday on President Nicolas Maduro’s claims that saboteurs caused a blackout that knocked out electricity in about 70 percent of the country, creating chaos in Caracas by interrupting subway service and snarling traffic. For many, no explanation was necessary: Government neglect and incompetence are to blame for blackouts that […]

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Sports Digest

BASEBALL Sea Dogs hitter Linares wins Player of the Week Portland Sea Dogs outfielder J.C. Linares was named the Eastern League’s player of the week for the final week of the season, spanning Aug. 26 to Sept. 2. Linares hit .486 with four home runs and 13 RBI, and slugged an even 1.000 in eight […]

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NFL Notebook: Smith to start at QB for Jets against Bucs

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Geno Smith is the new face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Well, at least for the opening game of the season. The rookie quarterback will start in the opener at home Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team finally confirmed Wednesday what had been expected since Mark […]