The sport that Seth Wescott made famous won’t be at Aspen, but that may be just as well.
2013
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Maine social service agencies plead for blankets, clothing
Meanwhile, some oil deliveries are falling behind as fuel dealers can’t cope with a spike in demand.
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Rare show of bipartisanship puts limits on filibuster
WASHINGTON – The tradition-laden Senate voted Thursday to modestly curb filibusters, using a bipartisan consensus rare in today’s hyper-partisan climate to make it a bit harder but not impossible for outnumbered senators to sink bills and nominations. The rules changes would reduce yet not eliminate the number of times opponents — usually minority Republicans these […]
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New England Dispatches
Breyer says Supreme Court decisions are not based on politics / Bridgewater man charged with attempted murder / Man jumps from window, suffering serious injury … and more news from around the region.
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NBA Roundup: DeRozan’s swish lifts Raptors
ORLANDO, Fla. – DeMar DeRozan swished a fadeaway jumper at the buzzer as the Toronto Raptors fought off a late-game charge by the Orlando Magic to earn a 97-95 victory Thursday night. It was a wild offensive night on both ends, featuring 12 lead changes and 12 players reaching double figures. DeRozan led Toronto with […]
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NHL Roundup: Canadiens cap winless Washington
WASHINGTON – Andrei Markov’s resurgence continued with a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens cruised to a 4-1 win Thursday night over the Washington Capitals, who are 0-3 for the first time in nearly two decades. Finally healthy after twice tearing the ACL in his right knee, Markov was part of a second-period […]
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Boys’ basketball: Advantage, Bulldogs
Portland wins the first meeting of city rivals, who also are two of the best teams around.
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Sports Digest
FOOTBALL Exodus of Seminole assistants continues with offensive coordinator’s move to Miami Florida State offensive coordinator James Coley is leaving his alma mater for the same job at archrival University of Miami. The 39-year-old Coley is the sixth Seminole assistant leaving Jimbo Fisher’s staff since the end of the season along with the school’s football […]
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Women in combat: ‘Everyone is entitled to a chance’
Women will face daunting physical requirements for combat troops, but they have the right to try.
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‘Huge victory’ for disabled athletes
Breaking new ground, the U.S. Education Department is telling schools they must include students with disabilities in sports programs or provide equal alternative options. The directive, reminiscent of the Title IX expansion of athletic opportunities for women, could bring sweeping changes to school budgets and locker rooms for years to come. Schools would be required […]