Now that the Republican Party is in an important transition, how well does its new identity fit? Is it comfortable in its blue collars, or does it miss the college rep ties and loose Peter Millar golf shirts with their micro-mesh pique weave, the staples of its familiar, earlier wardrobe? American political parties are always […]
August 2016
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Twerking shuts down Route 66 in NM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hip-hop video shoot shut down parts of Route 66 in New Mexico last weekend because lowriders were driving around in circles as a crowd of hundreds twerked in the street. The filming in downtown Albuquerque triggered a long block party Sunday night, snarling traffic and confusing motorists amid the neon […]
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Student gets stuck between buildings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A University of Pittsburgh student trying to impress his date by leaping from one rooftop to another instead fell into a narrow gap between the buildings and had to be rescued, police said Tuesday. The student, 22, fell awkwardly between buildings and became wedged in a narrow, debris-filled space. It took rescuers […]
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Aline Breton
SACO — Aline C. Breton, 88, of Saco, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born in St. Samuel, Canada, on Dec. 21, 1927, a daughter of Alphonse and Regina (Belanger) Roy. At the age of 16, she moved to the United States. After school, she was […]
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Louis Monaco
NORTH BERWICK — Louis Charles Monaco, 68, of North Berwick, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, surrounded by his family at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born June 30, 1948, in Somerville, Massachusetts, the son of Luigi Antonio and Angelina Rose (DeChristophoro) Monaco. Lou spent the […]
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Brady ready after ‘silly accident’ with scissors
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is ready to play after cutting his right thumb with scissors in a “silly accident” before the Patriots’ preseason game against the Bears last week. Brady said Tuesday he missed the first two practices this week for personal reasons, but that he’s available and ready to play when New England […]
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Mainers’ Morris, Landestoy take home NECBL awards
SANFORD — The Sanford Mainers enjoyed one their most successful seasons this summer, winning the New England Collegiate Baseball League’s Northern Division and making an appearance in the league championship. The Mainers continued to represent Sanford well last week, when manager Chris Morris was given the Joel Cooney Manager of the Year Award, and infielder […]
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Buchholz, Ortiz help Red Sox beat Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Clay Buchholz pitched into the seventh inning, David Ortiz had a run-scoring single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Tuesday night to remain tied atop the AL East. Buchholz (5-9) allowed one run, five hits, two walks and struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings. […]
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Cromartie savors opportunity to jump start career with Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — All Antonio Cromartie really wanted was a chance to play football this season. Lining up on a playoff contender that was one win away from the Super Bowl two years ago is an added bonus. Less than 24 hours after the Indianapolis Colts signed the veteran cornerback, Cromartie came back to the Colts’ […]
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Rangers put Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers
CINCINNATI — The Texas Rangers placed Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers Tuesday, though they hope his surgically rebuilt left knee is healthy enough to allow him to try for a spot with the team next season. Texas activated Hamilton off the 60-day disabled list and put him on waivers, a move that was expected. […]