HOUSTON — James Harden continues to strengthen his case for the MVP award, and is forging a place as one of the best players in Houston Rockets history in the process. He had a career-high 51 points, and the Rockets squandered a huge early lead but held on for a 115-111 win over the Sacramento […]
2015
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Lillian Boilard
BIDDEFORD — Lillian Marie Pothier Boilard, 93, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2015 in her home at The Shaw House in Biddeford, just a few days from celebrating her 94th birthday. Lillian was born in Saco at her family farm to Albert and Louise Nillus Pothier on April 4, 1921. Lillian […]
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Religion debate exposes Republican divisions
WASHINGTON — It is a debate many Republicans hoped to avoid. But as the backlash intensifies over a so-called religious freedom law in Indiana, the GOP’s leading White House contenders have been drawn into a messy clash that highlights the party’s strong opposition to same-sex marriage and threatens to inject social issues into the early […]
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VA secretary announces expansion of health care
Following a push from Maine’s U.S. senators Susan Collins and Angus King, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it will make a critical change in the way eligibility is determined for the Veterans Choice Card Program. Specifically, this change will adjust the way the distance requirement is calculated under the 40-mile rule, […]
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Ex-friend: Aaron Hernandez thought helicopters followed him
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A man who sued Aaron Hernandez over being shot in the face in Florida testified Wednesday in the former New England Patriots player’s murder trial that Hernandez thought he was being followed by helicopters and that he was paranoid about his conversations being recorded. But the judge ruled that Alexander […]
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Annual Scrapbook Crop at Jonathan’s is Saturday
WELLS — Wells High School Alumni Association will hold its 8th Annual Scrapbook Crop this Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Jonathan’s Restaurant in Ogunquit. Admission is $50. This price covers ”˜your own table’ with lots of room to spread out and work, hourly drawings, lunch, dinner and snacks including doughnuts […]
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Iraq hails victory over Islamic State extremists in Tikrit
TIKRIT, Iraq — The government declared victory in Tikrit on Wednesday over extremists of the Islamic State group, and it warned the militants holding other Iraqi provinces that they would be the next to fall. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi walked triumphantly along a street in Tikrit, carrying an Iraqi flag and surrounded by jubilant forces. […]
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Broncos acquire center Gradkowski from Ravens
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos continued addressing their needs along the offensive line by acquiring fourth-year center Gino Gradkowski from the Baltimore Ravens for 2016 draft considerations. Gradkowski started every game in Baltimore in 2013 but only saw action in eight games last year after the Ravens obtained Jeremy Zuttah from the Buccaneers. […]
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Roland Gendron
SACO — Roland F. Gendron, 89, of Saco, passed away peacefully at Seal Rock Health Care under hospice care on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Biddeford on July 25, 1925, the son of Conrad and Maria (Laforest) Gendron. He attended local schools, including the Notre Dame grammar school […]
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Olynyk overcomes eye injury, leads Celtics past Pacers
BOSTON (AP) — Kelly Olynyk stood against a wall in the middle of the locker room, looking more like he just left a boxing ring than a basketball court. With his left eye bruised and nearly shut with four stitches from an injury sustained hours before tip-off, Olynyk scored 19 points as the Boston Celtics […]