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College Roundup: Duke’s first loss a rout by UConn, 79-49

STORRS, Conn. – Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 21 points while Kelly Faris added 18 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 3 Connecticut beat No. 4 Duke 79-49 in a women’s basketball game on Monday night, handing the Blue Devils their first loss of the season. Duke was the last unbeaten team in men’s or women’s […]

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Girls’ Roundup: Trojans trip Tigers, 34-21

SACO – Ashley Howe and Olivia Shaw scored 12 points apiece to lead Thornton Academy to a 34-21 win over Biddeford Monday night in an SMAA girls’ basketball game. Thornton (8-5) raced to a nine-point first quarter lead and outscored Biddeford 14-2 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Carissa Gelinas […]

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Boys’ Roundup: Capers escape with a 2-1 win

AUBURN – Matt Riggle’s first high school goal was a winner Monday as Cape Elizabeth edged Leavitt 2-1 in boys’ hockey. Satchel McCarthy gave the Capers (4-7-1) a 1-0 lead at 9:32 of the second period on the power play. Riggle, a freshman, made it 2-0 with 5:08 remaining in the third. Adam Poulin scored […]

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People & Entertainment: Obamas start new term in style

WASHINGTON – The first family headed out to Monday’s inaugural festivities with Michelle Obama leading a coordinated fashion parade in a navy-silk, checkered-patterned coat and dress by Thom Browne that were inspired by a menswear necktie. The outfit was specifically designed for the first lady, but Browne said he wasn’t 100 percent sure she was […]

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Bombers attack Afghan police headquarters

KABUL, Afghanistan – Taliban suicide bombers carried out a brazen attack in the Afghan capital Monday, the second in less than a week and a sign that insurgents are determined to keep fighting despite recent overtures of peace from the U.S. and Afghan governments. The attack began with two Taliban suicide bombers blowing themselves up […]