Melissa Etheridge has come to be known for her up-front stands, sometimes controversial, on a number of social issues. She’s an icon for LGBT activists and has proven to be an all-around concerned citizen, lending her name and support to many important causes over her long career. Saturday night at the State Theatre, she had a few comments to offer. But they […]
2013
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Local Baseball: Windham gets two victories
TOPSHAM – Shawn Francoeur struck out nine over six innings and also hit a two-run single Saturday to lead the Windham Merchants to a 5-3 victory against Highland Green in the opener of an American Legion baseball doubleheader sweep. Windham (5-0) won the second game as Nate Boyle drove in the go-ahead run with a […]
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TRACK AND FIELD Former Greely star O’Brien finishes eighth in shot put Brianna Rollins set an American record in the 100-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field championships on a sweltering Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa, one of several big performances by less-than-familiar names. Rollins, 21, finished in 12.26 seconds to break the mark […]
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Auto Racing Notebook: McMurray edges Ambrose for unexpected Cup pole
SONOMA, Calif. – As Jamie McMurray turned a corner on the season with a string of solid finishes, he picked Sonoma Raceway as an upcoming track he was looking forward to racing. It seemed like a strange selection considering McMurray has just one top-10 finish at Sonoma in 10 career starts. But he showed his […]
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On Baseball: Red Sox may be wary of trade for closer
As the Boston Red Sox search for a closer while holding on to first place, the team can go in several directions. Trades are always inviting, though Boston’s recent trades for closers haven’t worked out so well. Consider the stats of some of those relievers before they were acquired. How about a 31-year-old with 16 […]
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Boaters threatening sandhill cranes
The state law regarding headway speed is being routinely disregarded along the Serpentine.
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Tennis: A double-threat may be in Falmouth teen’s serving
Just 15, Meghan Kelley is distinguishing herself in mixed doubles and women’s singles.
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Upgrade of 911 system to put state in forefront
The enhanced network will be among the first to let users send photos, video and other data.
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Retail sales growth gives economic hope
Though the trend is not robust, consumer sales are on a consistent upward trend throughout Maine.
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Massachusetts Senate candidates make final push
Rep. Edward Markey and Gabriel Gomez try to get out supporters ahead of Tuesday’s special election.