Binghamton, N.Y. — The Portland Sea Dogs (17-10) scored three runs early and Mike McCarthy (2-2) fired six strong inning, leading the Sea Dogs to a 4-1 victory over the Binghamton Mets in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at NYSEG Stadium. After losing the first 2 games of the series, the ”˜Dogs took the […]
May 2014
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Red Sox clipped by A’s in 10th
BOSTON (AP) — Will Middlebrooks took off right away, hoping his hustle would put the Boston Red Sox in position to tie it. The Oakland Athletics had other ideas. Middlebrooks was thrown out at third base trying to advance on a grounder, and the A’s held off Boston in 10 innings Sunday. “Opportunities were there. […]
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Triple-killing trial continues in Bangor
BANGOR (AP) — The trial of two men charged with killing three people and then setting fire to a car containing the bodies is continuing with additional testimony in a Bangor, Maine courtroom. Randall Daluz of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Nicholas Sexton of Warwick, Rhode Island, are charged with three counts of murder and one count […]
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Wells tax rate set to increase 5 perc.
WELLS — Town warrants have already been mailed out to Wells residents, so those who have taken the time to peruse the 52-page booklet, or viewed it on the town website, already know that a yes vote at the June 10 Town Meeting will mean a property tax rate increase for fiscal year 2015 of […]
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Holmes completes comeback with win at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If J.B. Holmes ever needs a reminder of just how far he’s come, he only has to look in his closet. That’s where he keeps part of his skull. It’s a not-so-subtle reminder of the long, remarkable journey Holmes has endured ”“ one that included recovery from two brain surgeries and culminated […]
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Make the bully sweat
Secretary of State John Kerry recently urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to dial down the confrontation in Ukraine. “If Russia continues in this direction,” Kerry warned, “it will not just be a grave mistake, it will be an expensive mistake.” So far, however, it’s the leaders in Washington, Bonn and Brussels who are making mistakes […]
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States consider their role in retirement plan landscape
HARTFORD, Conn. — Dorry Clay, a small business owner unable to save for retirement, is counting on the Connecticut Legislature to establish a state-run retirement savings account accessible to millions of workers. Lawmakers in Connecticut and other states are responding to a widespread loss of private-sector pensions, a lack of access to employer-sponsored retirement accounts […]
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Mayweather rallies by Maidana
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. was all smiles as he headed up an escalator with his large entourage, turning to flash a thumbs-up at fans greeting him. Mayweather escaped to fight another night, and the fight may be against the man who came closest to handing him the first defeat of his 16-year […]
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Fighting breaks out in insurgent-held Ukraine city
SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian troops fought pitched gunbattles Monday with a pro-Russia militia occupying an eastern city ”“ an apparent escalation of their efforts to bring the region back under government control. Associated Press reporters heard gunfire and multiple explosions in and around Slovyansk, a city of 125,000 people that has become the focus of […]
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Hamlin races to first Talladega win
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Denny Hamlin refused to worry about earning a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, even as driver after driver won a race to theoretically claim one of the 16 berths. Under the new “win and you’re in” format, the pressure is on for drivers to reach Victory Lane during […]