Boston is working on clearing a 40-man roster spot for Jackie Bradley Jr., who may start in the opener.
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Johnson’s presence provides present for Pirates
Nick Johnson, who spent most of the season in the NHL, scores a third-period winner for Portland.
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NCAA women: Huskies happy for home advantage
Because of gambling issues, the NCAA moved the games from New Jersey to Connecticut.
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Major League Notebook: Flaherty clinches spot on Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. – Infielder Ryan Flaherty, the former Deering High standout, will start his second season with the Baltimore Orioles, who are close to finalizing their 25-man roster. “Yeah, it’s definitely exciting news,” said Flaherty, who, as a Rule 5 pick last year was with the Orioles all season but can be sent to the […]
Posted inNation & World
Oklahoma lifts ban on using horses for meat
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s 50-year-old ban on horse slaughtering was lifted Friday when the governor signed a new law that will allow facilities to process and export horse meat, despite bitter opposition by animal rights activists. Supporters argue that a horse slaughtering facility in Oklahoma will provide a humane alternative for aging or starving horses, […]
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Dozens indicted in Atlanta test scandal
ATLANTA – In another embarrassing blow to Atlanta public schools, nearly three dozen former educators, including the ex-superintendent, were indicted Friday in one of the nation’s largest test cheating scandals. Former Superintendent Beverly Hall faced charges including racketeering, false statements and theft because prosecutors said some of the bonuses she received were tied to falsified […]
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FBI memo recounted flying saucers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A single-page FBI memo relaying a vague and unconfirmed report of flying saucers found in New Mexico in 1950 has become the most popular file in the bureau’s electronic reading room The memo, dated March 22, 1950, was sent by FBI Washington, D.C., field office chief Guy Hottel to then-Director J. Edgar […]
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In Focus: Popular Pope Francis irks traditionalists
For some, the pope washing the feet of two girls on Holy Thursday was the final straw.
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New York workers win paid sick days
But opponents of the deal say government should leave sick time up to workers and their bosses.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Mainers, legislators have chance to make Clean Elections work
Here at Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, we agree with you about Maine Clean Elections. It is exactly the “common-sense, nonpartisan reform, enacted by the people of Maine” that you describe in your March 17 editorial ( “Our View: Maine Clean Elections should be preserved” ). It’s worth reflecting why, despite many challenges, it works. […]