I came to the U.S. as an asylum seeker from Rwanda in May 2011, having fled my country because of persecution, torture and the fear of being assassinated. I left behind my wife and four children, my assets, my culture and my job. I had served as a humanitarian worker for 10 years before opening […]
2015
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MLB roundup: Cabrera, Tigers stay unbeaten
CLEVELAND — Miguel Cabrera homered twice and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers moved to 6-0 for the first time in 30 years with an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. Cabrera hit a two-run homer in the first inning off T.J. House (0-1) and J.D. Martinez added an insurance solo […]
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Sprint Cup: Shoving, but no drama at Texas
Unlike last November’s race, the action was only on the track, and Jimmie Johnson dominated.
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Sunday’s Maine college roundup: Richards sets record in USM victory
Andrew Richards records wins his 25th career victory.
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Sports Digest
SOCCER Galaxy snap scoreless stretch, shut out Sounders Alan Gordon scored midway through the first half and the Los Angeles Galaxy held off the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Sunday in Carson, California, to snap a two-game scoreless stretch. In the 23rd minute, Omar Gonzalez headed a free kick toward the far post and an unmarked […]
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NBA roundup: Pacers win, keep playoff hopes alive
INDIANAPOLIS — Russell Westbrook scored a career-high 54 points Sunday night, but Indiana fended off his late charge for a critical 116-104 victory over Oklahoma City. C.J. Miles matched his season high with 30 points to lead Indiana (37-43) to its fifth straight win and into a tie with Brooklyn for the eighth and final […]
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NHL notebook: Dumoulin added to roster for postseason
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Brian Dumoulin of Biddeford on Sunday. Dumoulin played eight games with the Penguins in December and scored a goal. He also played six games with Pittsburgh last season. In 53 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL this season, Dumoulin has five goals and 16 assists. On Saturday, Pittsburgh clinched the […]
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Yankees bomb Buchholz, Red Sox
Clay Buchholz gives up 10 runs and New York avoids a series sweep with a 14-4 win.
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Freeport achieves ‘Solarize’ quota
FREEPORT Freeport residents and businesses will be able to buy solar at steeply discounted prices thanks to 12 families who signed early contracts as part of the Solarize Freeport program. By signing their contracts prior to March 28, the 12 participants were recognized as “Solarize Freeport Sunrisers” and secured the lowest pricing tier for themselves […]
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Pajama Plunge raises money
PHIPPSBURG A group of young girls dressed in pink brightened up an otherwise bleak and rainy Friday at Small Point Beach in Phippsburg at the first annual Pink Pajama Plunge for breast cancer awareness. Aleeya Jones, 12, a student at Wiscasset Christian Academy, said the she came up with the idea after visiting her cousin […]