The Sanford Mainers have enjoyed a successful 2016 summer, finishing the regular season with an impressive 26- 17 record and first place in the NECBL northern division. The Mainers will take on the Upper Valley Nighthawks in a best-of-three series, beginning today at Goodall Park at 6:30 p.m. “We’ve had a few days off here […]
August 2016
Birthday boy: Patriots celebrate Brady turning 39
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The crowd gathered at New England Patriots training camp broke into the first of several choruses of “Happy Birthday” on Wednesday morning. Tom Brady, who turned 39 Wednesday, waved to the crowd, then went back to work. Brady, of course, will miss the first four games of the regular season because […]
Phelps to carry US flag during Olympic opening in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — Michael Phelps has a lot of memorable moments at the Olympics. This one ranks right up there. Adding another honor to his remarkable career, Phelps was chosen to carry the U.S. flag in Friday night’s opening ceremony at Maracana Stadium. The pick seemed obvious – Phelps, after all, is the most […]
Danica Patrick disappointed with Sprint Cup showing so far
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Danica Patrick is grateful and humbled by the popularity and platform she has had over four seasons of Sprint Cup racing. She desperately wishes for success to go with it. “I feel a certain amount of responsibility slash guilt when things don’t go better,” Patrick said. “It’s always fun to cheer when […]
Horoscope
You’ve got what it takes to make alterations to the way you live or how you move forward. Put some major energy behind your plans and see what a difference you make to your everyday life and future ambitions. Set your goal and strive for success. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Consider your options when […]
Reader doesn’t want to take kids to visit brother in jail
DEAR HARRIETTE: My brother got himself in trouble with the law, and now has to spend a few months in jail. I still obviously love and support him. He asked if the whole family would be visiting him in jail when he is locked up, but I don’t want to bring my children to a […]
You may acquiesce to temptation
Lane Olinghouse, an author of self-help articles, said, “Those who flee temptation generally leave a forwarding address.” In yesterday’s deal, East had to resist the temptation to play third hand high when his highest card was only an eight. Then, it was right to give count by playing low from a tripleton. This permitted partner […]