TORONTO — Paul Pierce scored five of his 20 points in overtime, Nene had 12 points and 13 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 93-86 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Pierce hit a 3-pointer, his fourth of the game, to begin the extra session, further tormenting a […]
2015
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Downtown District director stepping down after 2 years
Steve Hewins, executive director of Portland’s Downtown District, is leaving the organization at the end of this fiscal year. He intends to return to work in the private sector, but will help his replacement transition into the job, according to a release from the district. Hewins took the reins in July 2013 at a time […]
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Posted inPolitics
Republican White House hopefuls bicker over America’s role in world
Foreign policy looms large in the presidential race as the U.S. struggles to resolve diplomatic and military conflicts in the world.
Posted inSports
NHL player Stoll released after arrest in Las Vegas
Kings center Jarret Stoll was arrested for suspected cocaine possession at a resort.
Posted inNation & World, News
Texas veterinarian fired, being investigated for cat death
A Facebook posting shows her holding a feral cat she says she killed with a bow and arrow.
Posted inSports
Nearly 20 years after paralyzing hockey injury, Travis Roy turns 40
Travis Roy has learned to do the best with what he has been given and doesn’t dwell on his misfortune.
Posted inMaine, News
Ice jams cause minor flooding in Aroostook County
Blockages occur on the Aroostook and St. John rivers, the National Weather Service says.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
LeBron returns to playoffs with Cavs; Celtics up first
The last time the Cavs, with James, faced the Celtics in the playoffs, they lost.
Posted inSports
Ben True sets American record in BAA 5K
True, of North Yarmouth, wins the race for the third time with a record time of 13:22.
Posted inPolitics
Marco Rubio-Jeb Bush alliance sours in Republican primary faceoff
For the first time in history two people from the same town in the same state from the same party are running in the same primary.