PORTLAND (AP) — U.S. Sen. Angus King is calling for greater transparency around campaign financing. King, an independent, chaired a Senate Rules Committee hearing Wednesday that examined the influence of the campaign funds known as “dark money.” The hearing follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that removed a cap on individual contributions to federal candidates, […]
May 2014
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Sugarloaf nearly at season’s end
CARRABASSET VALLEY (AP) — When it comes to skiing, Sugarloaf is the last one still in business in Maine. But all good things must come to an end, even after a snowy winter and cool spring temperatures. Sugarloaf says skiers and snowboarders will finish off the season this Saturday and Sunday. Spokesman Ethan Austin said […]
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Clashes near Damascus kill 14 rebels
BEIRUT Clashes between Syrian government forces and opposition fighters killed 14 rebels in a flare-up overnight along a strategic corridor between Damascus and the Lebanese border, activists said today. The fighting in Zabadani — a town near Damascus and the last rebel stronghold in the area — is part of the larger battle for control […]
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Al-Maliki welcomes Iraq election turnout
BAGHDAD Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says the high turnout in parliament elections the previous day was a “slap in the face of terrorism” and militants trying to undermine the country’s stability. Today’s remarks by al- Maliki reflected confidence that he would eventually get another term in office. Al-Maliki’s State of Law bloc was widely […]
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Parker, Dragons freeze Witches, 10-2
BRUNSWICK John Parker sat in the Brunswick dugout between innings, alternating between sitting on the bench and rising to his feet, trying to stay warm and loose. The Dragons’ starting pitcher had a long time to wait in the third, fourth and fifth innings, but he was OK with that considering his teammates were putting […]
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Red Sox postponed; play two today
BOSTON (AP) — David Ortiz held his hands up, as if to the heavens, wondering about the cold weather and his cool bat. “Man, Mother Nature, what’s going on?” Ortiz said after Wednesday night’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed because of inclement weather. With rain in the forecast, […]
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Reading cools off Sea Dogs, 3-2
PORTLAND — The Portland Sea Dogs (15-8) led early, but the Reading Fightin’ Phils (12-11) bounced back late and downed the home team 3-2, Wednesday night at Hadlock Field in Eastern League baseball action. The loss marks the third in six games on the homestand for the Portland. Mookie Betts began the charge with a […]
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Spurs gain edge on Mavs; Raptors, Rockets win
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker had 23 points hours after the birth of his first child and San Antonio never trailed in a 109-103 victory over Dallas on Wednesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in the first-round series. Manu Ginobili had 19 points and Tiago Splitter added 17 points and 12 rebounds as San […]
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Morse softball picks up 1st win
PITTSFIELD — Jacelyn McNeill struck out eight as the Morse High School softball team picked up its first win with a 7-4 victory over Maine Central Institute in Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference play on Wednesday. The Shipbuilders improved to 1-2 and hosts Erskine Academy on Friday at 4 p.m. MCI fell to 2-2. Morse jumped […]