TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — An al-Qaida-inspired group in Libya said today it will fight troops loyal to a renegade general behind an attack on the country’s parliament the day before. On Sunday, forces loyal to Gen. Khalifa Hifter, a former rebel in the fight against Gadhafi, stormed the parliament in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, saying […]
May 2014
Round Two goes to Brunswick girls, 4-0
TOPSHAM The Brunswick High School girls tennis team had a 2-0 match lead against rival Mt. Ararat on Friday in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference matchup between the top two teams in Eastern Maine Class A. But, Dragons coach Rob Manter was still worried. His team had narrowly defeated the Eagles, 3-2, back on May […]
Red Sox stumble, lose 4th straight vs. Tigers, 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox didn’t lose four straight games at any point during their run to a World Series title in manager John Farrell’s first season. They certainly aren’t playing anything like that this year, especially after a lost weekend against red-hot Detroit. Victor Martinez hit a two-run homer, Torii Hunter added […]
Freeport girls lax now 6-1
BRUNSWICK — The Freeport High School girls lacrosse team played Gardiner (4-2) on the Bowdoin College turf Saturday and won 13-3 in the rain and wind. Freeport improved to 6-1 and visits York on Wednesday. Scoring for Freeport, which led 3-1 at the half, were Emily Johnson (four goals, assist), Meredith Broderick (3-3), Nina Moore […]
Henderson, EL top Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Senior designated hitter Corey Henderson collected two hits including a two-run double in the sixth to lead Edward Little to a 5-1 victory over Brunswick in KVAC baseball action Friday. The Red Eddies (6-3) drew first blood in the fourth with a single tally. Nate Pushard was outstanding on the mound, striking out […]
Todd bogey-free in Nelson finish for 1st PGA victory
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Brendon Todd was overcome by excitement and relief walking toward the 18th green for the final putts in his first PGA Tour victory. “Even some joy, some joyful tears,” Todd said. Closing with bogey-free 4- under 66, Todd won the Byron Nelson Championship. The two-stroke victory Sunday over Mike Weir came […]
’Dogs nip Thunder, 2-1
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs (26-14) swept away the Trenton Thunder (23-20) with a 2-1 win in the finale of their three-game Eastern League series Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field. Mike Augliera made just his third home start of the season and spun a beauty, completing a career and team season-high, eight innings on […]
Edward Little handles Brunswick softball, 12-1
BRUNSWICK — Edward Little pitcher Sarah Hammond struck out 10 in her first varsity start as Edward Little cruised to a 12-1 KVAC victory over Brunswick on Friday. The Red Eddies (6-3) were strong on offense, scoring six runs in the second inning. Hannah Smith collected two hits, three RBIs and a pair of runs. […]