William Ackman, the investor-activist who runs the $12 billion hedge fund, Pershing Square Capital, is like one of those guys you used to see in a certain kind of old-fashioned comedy. On one shoulder sits an angel, encouraging his better nature. On the other sits a devil, whispering temptation. When he listens to the angel, […]
2013
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Dogged determination leads to a community asset
For the last three years, a remarkable partnership with broad participation by many community members and organizations in Bath, Brunswick, Topsham and Harpswell has worked to build a privately funded, fenced dog park for the thousands of dogs in our communities in need of a safe place to exercise and socialize. Brunswick Area Recreation for […]
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Military Update
With the backlog of compensation claims at the Department of Veterans Affairs having ballooned in recent years, one would expect major veterans’ service organizations to be among VA’s harshest critics. If so, they would join a rising chorus. Recently network news programs have turned cameras and commentary on the mountain of 598,000 overdue claim decisions […]
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Lofty times for Huskies’ Sam & Jacki
The University of Southern Maine women’s lacrosse team is riding high these days, sporting a 6-2 record. They strive to be a major player in the Little East Conference. They are chasing an NCAA dream, and part of the Huskies’ hopes lie with the Mid-coast region duo of Samantha Purcell and Jacki Kelly. Sam Purcell […]
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Jagr scores in Bruins debut, Boston beats Devils, 1-0
BOSTON Jaromir Jagr’s first goal in a Boston uniform was not one he will brag about at the end of his Hall of Fame career. It was all the Bruins needed to win in his debut, though. Jagr deflected the puck into the net off his skate for the game’s only goal, and Tuukka Rask […]
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Pettitte pitches Yankees past Sox
NEW YORK Andy Pettitte was a rock on the mound in his latest gritty performance. Mariano Rivera jogged in from the bullpen to nail down a ninth-inning lead. Following two straight duds to start the season, the banged-up New York Yankees finally looked like themselves Thursday night. Pettitte pitched the Yankees to their first win […]
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Sea Dogs drop opener
PORTLAND — The Trenton Thunder hit four home runs, and their pitching staff recorded 14 strikeouts to take the Eastern League season opener from the Portland Sea Dogs, 13-5 on Thursday night at Hadlock Field. Shortstop Stephen Drew went 0-for-3 with an RBI in a rehab assignment for the Sea Dogs. Portland committed five errors, […]
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Get your clubs out! Brunswick Golf Club open for business
BRUNSWICK Another true sign that spring has sprung? The opening of the back nine holes at the venerable Brunswick Golf Club. The 18-hole, 6,230-yard club, established in 1898, opened for play Thursday with the 2,932-yard (white tees) back side ready for play. Second-year club manager AJ Kavanaugh, who resides in Topsham with wife Dolly, is […]