May 2014
Wild rout Blackhawks
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Erik Haula and Mikael Granlund scored goals less than 3 minutes apart early in the third period, and the Minnesota Wild recovered from a sluggish start for a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series. Ilya Bryzgalov made 19 saves for […]
Candidates should respect election sign laws
Once again, it’s getting close to election time. However, I believe that the law allows for public signs to be displayed 30 days prior to election date on June 10. Signs have been sprouting since April, and I find it insulting that people who want to administer the laws that the rest of us have […]
Body of missing man found in lake
AUGUSTA (AP) — A game warden surveying ice conditions on northern Maine lakes has discovered what’s believed to be the body of a 67-year-old Quebec man who disappeared in November. The body, thought to be that of Renald Poulin, was removed from Umbazooksus Lake, about two miles northwest of the dam on Tuesday. Identification will […]
Patriots hope to improve pass rush in draft
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots stocked up on top free agent cornerbacks. Now it’s time to make their job easier by adding a young pass rusher. They hope to find one in the NFL draft starting Thursday night. “There’s a deep group of defensive linemen that are different types of players,” Patriots director […]
Hot start lifts Rams
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk scored the opening seven goals of the game on the way to an 18-11 victory over North Yarmouth Academy in a Western Maine Conference girls lacrosse game on Tuesday at Veteran’s Memorial Field. Jenny Bush had three goals, Olivia Sanford had two and Carly Sandler two as the Rams (4-0) took a […]
New Hampshire dad charged after protesting book
GILFORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who refused to stop objecting to a book about bullying read by his daughter’s high school English class was charged with disorderly conduct. “Nineteen Minutes,” by New Hampshire author Jodi Picoult, has been part of the curriculum since 2007, Gilford High School officials told WMUR-TV. The book […]
Climate report: Heat, disease are concerns for Northeast
A report by the National Climate Assessment lists concerns for the Northeast because of climate change including more days over 90 degrees, increased cases of Lyme disease and West Nile virus, changes to commercial fishing areas and coastal erosion. HEAT WAVES IN BIG CITIES Climate change is expected to bring many more days with temperatures […]
Brazilian zouk dancing gains popularity in U.S.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Kendra Haynes stretches so far back that her long blonde hair touches the floor. It is a Monday night in Miami and the hour is approaching midnight. At the C Lounge and Cigar Bar, Haynes and a small crowd dance Brazilian zouk, a partner dance with the closeness of tango, […]
Thunder star Kevin Durant wins first MVP award
OKLAHOMA CITY — In accepting his first MVP award, Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant made a point of sharing the honor with those who made it possible. In a soul-baring speech that lasted more than 25 minutes, Durant fought back tears several times while thanking each of his teammates, the coaches, support staff and team executives, […]