AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Isiah Thomas had more than a few great games during the Pistons- Celtics rivalry of the 1980s and 1990s. Wednesday, his namesake had his turn. Isaiah Thomas had a seasonhigh 34 points as the Celtics picked up a key victory and eliminated Detroit from playoff contention, beating the Pistons 113-103 […]
2015
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Bruins vetoed by Holtby, Washington
WASHINGTON WASHINGTON (AP) — If the Boston Bruins miss the playoffs, they may dwell on their inability to score against Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby this season. Right now they don’t have the time. Holtby made 27 saves while shutting out the Bruins for the third time this season, Marcus Johansson had a goal and […]
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Umpires needed for Topsham Rec.
TOPSHAM — The Topsham Parks and Recreation Department is desperately in need of baseball umpires for their spring Cal Ripken programs. These games are for youth ages 9-12 years of age. The season begins the week of April 26, with weather permitting, and runs through June 13. The department is also looking for someone to […]
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Summer swim to begin in Bath
BATH — The summer swim team for the Bath Area Family YMCA and the Long Reach Swim Club will begin the week of May 4. Anyone interested in trying out or learning more about the team can contact Jay Morissette at 443-4112, or by email at [email protected].
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Gonzalez goes deep three times to lift Dodgers past Padres, 7-4
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Gonzalez hit three home runs, becoming the first player in major league history with five in the season’s first three games, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7- 4 Wednesday to win their opening series. Gonzalez had a four-hit game to go with consecutive three-hit games […]
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Gems galore in Bath … England
BATH, England Yes, there really is a natural hot spring beneath the city of Bath, but soaking in the above-ground sights and sounds will leave you plenty relaxed. With its Georgian brick buildings and lush green hills, almost everywhere in Bath feels like a living postcard. With landmarks from Roman and medieval times, you may […]
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Florida police officer ‘gets it’
CLEARWATER, Fla. Officer Eric Mitchell watched as the homeless gathered in a grassy lot on Pierce Street. On a recent Tuesday, dozens of men and women, some on bikes and others in wheelchairs or on crutches, formed a line and waited to receive plates of rice, beans and pasta salad from organizers with the Hearts […]
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Mining for tourists?
SECO, Ky. Mines built this company town. Jack and Sandra Looney hope vines — the wine grapes growing on a former strip mine in the hills above — will help to draw visitors here. Their Highland Winery — housed in the lovingly restored “company store” — pays tribute to coal mining’s history here, as do […]
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Iran leader stops short of endorsing nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s top leader on Thursday stopped short of giving his endorsement to the framework nuclear deal struck last week between Tehran and world powers, while the country’s president warned separately that Tehran’s approval of a final deal depends on the immediate lifting of all sanctions related to its controversial nuclear program. The […]