The case of compromised Houston Astros player intel is a federal investigation, not a baseball probe, says MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. That doesn’t mean he can’t hand down penalties as more information comes to light about whether St. Louis Cardinals employees hacked into a personnel database belonging to the Astros. For decades, baseball’s leadership has […]
2015
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Sports Digest: New opponent for Lamour Saturday
An injury forces Eric Mitchell out, and Derrick Findley will instead fight Russell Lamour Jr. at the Expo.
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Bulletin Board
The Dirigo Vintage Base Ball Club will play the Mudville squad from Massachusetts at noon Saturday at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. The game will feature 19th-century baseball uniforms, equipment and rules. For ticket information, call 205-6160. The Maine Association of USA Track and Field will hold its Junior Olympic championship and Region 1 […]
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Jeanne M. Rioux
BIDDEFORD — Jeanne M. Rioux, 92, of Biddeford, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation in Kennebunk from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on Aug. 28, 1922 to Eugene and Laura (Dery) Caron in Sanford. Jeanne was the third of 13 children and played a large role in bringing up […]
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A-Rod becomes 29th player to join 3,000 hit club with first-inning blast
NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez homered for his 3,000th career hit and smiled all the way around the bases Friday night, the highlight so far in what’s become a resurgent season for the formerly disgraced slugger. The New York Yankees star wasted no time, connecting in the first inning on a first-pitch, 95 mph fastball […]
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During Ramadan, keeping an eye out for fraudulent halal meat
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — For millions of Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan marks a time for ritual fasting during the day and, often, a large meal with friends and family after sundown. For those buying and selling ritually approved halal meat, it’s a time to pay close attention to ensure the food the observant […]
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Tom Brady’s legacy on the line in appeal to Goodell
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady grew from a sixth-round draft choice into one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Off the field, he’s a celebrity with a supermodel wife and lucrative marketing deals. All that has made the New England Patriots superstar the object of admiration and respect to some, jealousy and enmity to […]
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Blatt says bond with LeBron ‘more than meets the eye’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Even after guiding a team wrecked by injuries to the NBA Finals in his first season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt can’t escape a narrative that’s shadowed him for months. His relationship with superstar LeBron James remains a trendy, touchy topic. On Thursday, as a national column painted an unflattering portrait of […]
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Haley paces Sea Dogs’ shutout
READING, Pa. — Justin Haley pitched six innings of shutout ball as the Portland Sea Dogs stymied Reading in a 3-0 victory Friday night. Haley scattered five hits while striking out one batter and walking two to earn just his second win of the season. Fightin Phils starter Mark Leiter pitched seven innings but suffered […]
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Chapter & Verse
The Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon Street in Sanford, offers summer worship services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor. Summer services run from June 21 to Sept. 6. Note that child care and religious education classes are not available over the summer months. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 324-3191, visit […]