CYCLING Britain’s Cavendish edges closer to legends with his 24th stage win at Tour de France Mark Cavendish finally shook off an illness and a drop in form to earn his 24th career stage win at the Tour de France on Wednesday and close the gap on rival Peter Sagan for the top sprinter’s green […]
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Court orders Mandela grandson to return bodies
With the former president still in ‘perilous’ condition, a court in South Africa rules against his grandson.
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A closer look at the 19 Arizona firefighters who died
It was the deadliest single day for U.S. firefighters since 9/11.
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Health act delay a relief to Maine industries
Until the 2015 start of the ’employer mandate,’ Maine workers can buy insurance through health exchanges.
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Mainer helps officiate Stanley Cup finals
South Portland transplant Wes McCauley earns his stripes helping to officiate the Stanley Cup finals.
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Computing pioneer Doug Engelbart dies at 88
He invented the mouse in the 1960s, well before Apple used it commercially in 1984.
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Wimbledon: Andy Murray keeps British hopes alive
Andy Murray recovers from a two-set deficit and continues a nation’s hope of a first local men’s champion in 77 years.
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NHL Notebook: Bruins boss upbeat about deal with Rask
BOSTON – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli said he’s confident that the team will re-sign goalie Tuukka Rask. Chiarelli told reporters on a conference call Wednesday that he thinks it will happen by Friday, when Rask can become a restricted free agent. Even if they don’t meet the deadline, the GM said he still […]
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Saltwater Fishing Report
OFFSHORE Cod, pollock and haddock catches have been very good on Jeffrey’s, the Kettle, Tanta’s and Platt’s. For those targeting cod, try using a 16- or 21-ounce Norwegian cod jig coupled with a red teaser or the Shimano Butterfly rig. An angler specifically after haddock should fish bait (clams, shrimp) right near the gravel or […]
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Local Motorsports: PASS North drivers back, working toward 250
Most of the Super Late Model drivers on the PASS North tour will end a seven-week hiatus Saturday night with the Southern Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep.com 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough. Rain has forced the cancellation of four tour events since a contingent of PASS North drivers ran in a 150-lap race […]