FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England is using balance to break out of its offensive slump. A statement win over Cincinnati on Sunday night helped even though the stats show the Patriots have had a mediocre offense so far this year. New England is 10th in the AFC in total offense; ninth in rushing and […]
October 2014
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On the hard
This boat came off its trailer Tuesday on Route 109 near the Chase convenience store in Wells, blocking traffic. Police directed traffic around the accident.
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Las Vegas now ready for gay weddings
LAS VEGAS — The marriage licenses are already gender neutral. Chapel photographers have been practicing shooting two brides wearing white gowns. And an ordained Elvis will be waiting at the end of the aisle. Las Vegas, the land of wedding chapels, is ready for gay weddings. On Tuesday, Nevada and Idaho joined the growing number […]
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Conduct policy, Bills vote on NFL owners’ agenda
NEW YORK — NFL owners will meet Wednesday to discuss the league’s personal conduct policy, vote on the sale of the Buffalo Bills and look at further international play. These are critical meetings for the owners, with Commissioner Roger Goodell under fire for his handling of the Ray Rice case, and with several high-profile player […]
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First-half push sends Rangers past Rams
CUMBERLAND — Kennebunk faced a constant stiff wind in the first half of its Western Maine Conference girls soccer game against Greely on Tuesday. In the Rangers, the Rams also faced stiff competition, and the combination of both resulted in a 5-0 Kennebunk loss at Glenn A. Hutchins Field. Greely (8-1-1) wasted no time in […]
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Parties file ethics complaints in gov. race
AUGUSTA — The Maine Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint with the state’s ethics commission on Tuesday accusing Republican Gov. Paul LePage of inappropriately using state resources and taxpayer dollars to benefit his re-election campaign. The complaint, filed on the eve of the first debate in the hotly contested race for governor, said LePage’s campaign […]
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Pressure rising in Kerry nuclear talks with Iran
WASHINGTON — With a late-November deadline approaching, America’s top diplomat is plunging back into Iranian nuclear talks with one eye on his adversary and the other on developments at home, as pressure rises in Washington for a deal ensuring the Islamic republic cannot become a nuclear state. The prospect of a Republican takeover of the […]
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Talking pot
SPRINGVALE — Colorado did it, and so did Washington. Portland voters said yes to legalizing marijuana, and there are efforts in Lewiston, South Portland and elsewhere in Maine to legalize pot, even though the drug remains illegal by federal standards. “New data shows an increase in marijuana use,” said Connie Roux, a substance abuse prevention […]
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Wearable fashion trends: Your excuse to shop vintage
Styles seen on the world’s most watched runways do not find their way into the wardrobes of those who operate outside the fashion industry. Some of the more artistic or unusual fashions displayed by top designers could be too extravagant for the average night on the town. But borrowing elements of runway creations can help […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Oct. 9
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Fire calls No fire calls were reported from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services did not report any calls from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5.