The college cross country teams in southern Maine have talent and aspirations.
September 2013
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates make an impression in exhibition opener
With a roster mostly of rookies and free agents, Portland wins 4-0 against the University of New Brunswick, Canada’s reigning college champion.
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Sports Digest
BASKETBALL Westbrook’s comeback remains uncertain as Thunder prepare for training camp The timetable for All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook’s return from a knee injury remains uncertain as the Oklahoma City Thunder open training camp. General Manager Sam Presti said Wednesday during his annual “state of the franchise” news conference that it would be “irresponsible” of […]
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Roundup: Marshwood wins in girls’ soccer with a late goal
WESTBROOK – Hannah Folger lofted in an 18-yard shot with nine minutes left Wednesday night to give Marshwood a 2-1 victory against Westbrook in an SMAA schoolgirl soccer game. The Hawks (5-1) took a 1-0 lead in the second half when Lydia St. Pierre scored from Reagan Nichols. Sophie Manning set up Mackenzie Rayner for […]
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Maine leaders laud wisdom of Confucius Institute
Establishment of the language school at USM is seen as a useful way to increase ties to China and its export markets.
Posted inNation & World, News
Sen. Cruz’s marathon talk scores with tea party
But Sen. Ted Cruz’s 21-hour oration against Obamacare is questioned by the Republican leadership.
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Group sues Portland over plan for Congress Square
Friends of Congress Square Plaza wants to circulate a petition that seeks to save the public land, which is being sold to an Ohio developer.
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Major League Roundup: Flaherty smacks two homers
BALTIMORE – Ryan Flaherty of Portland hit a pair of two-run homers, Jonathan Schoop had a solo shot in his big league debut and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game skid and clinch their second straight winning season. Steve Pearce also homered for Baltimore and […]
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Ed techs in Gorham get back half-hour
The School Committee had cut their workday, but problems arose once the school year began this fall.
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Briefcase
Settlement in the pipeline for JPMorgan security case An $11 billion national settlement is under discussion to resolve claims over JPMorgan’s handling of mortgage-backed securities in the run-up to the recession, said a government official familiar with ongoing negotiations among bank, federal and state officials. The Justice Department is taking the lead on the settlement, […]