NEW YORK — Chase Headley hit a tiebreaking single that deflected off the wrist of reliever Brett Cecil, and the New York Yankees rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday night. Michael Pineda pitched six solid innings for the Yankees on a frigid night, and […]
2015
Posted inSports
The Masters: For most golfers, it’s taken practice to master this tournament
While Tiger Woods ascended quickly, most winners faced struggles before victory.
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Posted inNation & World
Stan Freberg, satirical genius, dies at 88
He was often credited with creating the first funny commercials and won 20 Clio awards for advertising.
Posted inNation & World
Manchester, N.H., mayor performs CPR on former Ayotte aide
A drug overdose is suspected, following David Wihby’s arrest in a prostitution sting.
Posted inBusiness, News, Source
Unity-based organic farmers group joins suit against FDA
MOFGA and other advocates say a policy change violated rule-making procedures.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Fryeburg Academy coach: Facebook post was ‘political’
Scott Lees says he now understands that a Muslim could construe the letter as ‘somewhat offensive,’ but he didn’t realize it at the time.
Posted inBusiness
Apple Watch gets thumbs up, down
Tech writers describe their experiences with the new wrist-worn computers, which go on sale April 24.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sen. Rand Paul dodges abortion exception issue
The newly declared Republican presidential candidate is finding that exceptions in any abortion ban are a politically sensitive topic.
Posted inNation & World
Study sees link between anger, outbursts and access to guns
The findings suggest efforts to reduce gun injuries should focus on violent behavior and less on mental illness.
Posted inNation & World
Preflight checks omitted before crash, report says
The NTSB releases 800 pages of data about last year’s accident that killed seven in Massachusetts.