BEIRUT — A cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey went into effect in war-ravaged Syria at midnight Thursday, a potential breakthrough in the six years of fighting that have left more than a quarter-million people dead and triggered a refugee crisis across Europe. If it holds, the truce between the Syrian government and the country’s […]
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Patriots defense stingiest in NFL heading to playoffs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England defense has turned from a major question mark to a strength as the Patriots steam toward the playoffs. “It’s just y’all that was gassing all of that up,” defensive co-captain Dont’a Hightower said Thursday, pointing a finger at the media. “That’s what y’all was doing. Y’all was saying […]
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Rousey returns to reclaim her title belt at UFC 207
LAS VEGAS — Ronda Rousey climbed on the scale and glared into the distance while the crowd roared. Moments later, she directed that withering gaze at UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, who stared right back. Rousey then left the stage at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday without a word to Nunes or the thousands of fans […]
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AFC has its 6 playoff teams. Who will fill out NFC bracket?
Bad form for the AFC, which has all six of its playoff qualifiers determined heading into the final Sunday of the schedule. While there are still some things to be decided there (seeding, matchups), the drama is center stage in the NFC. The sharpest spotlights will be in the nation’s capital in the afternoon, then […]
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Owens granted more time for appeal
BOSTON — Gregory Owens has been granted more time to file paperwork necessary for an appeal of federal charges, time his attorney says is necessary due to a prison lockdown that has slowed down communication. Owens, 60, is serving a life sentence in Virginia at United States Penitentiary, Hazelton after being found guilty in February in […]
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White gold rush
As of press time, winter storm Fortis is pouring precipitation onto York county and New England in intense bands. The coastal band has brought a downpour of rain from Cape Elizabeth to Wells, while the line defining the band of snowy changeover runs north to south, west of Interstate 95 in Kennebunk and Biddeford. Farther inland, […]
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Spooner scores twice, Bruins beat Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Spooner scored twice in the final four minutes and the Boston Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Thursday night. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci also scored in the opening game of a home-and-home series. Krejci also had an assist, and Tuuka Rask made 31 saves to help the Bruins snap […]
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Irving’s 32 lead Cavs and subpar LeBron past Celtics
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James accepted “Happy Birthday” wishes as he walked out of Cleveland’s locker room He was in no mood to party after his final game as a 31-year-old. “I was horrible,” he said. Kyrie Irving scored 32 points and made two critical layups before leaving with a hamstring issue and Kevin Love […]
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Maine rangers warn of thin ice danger
TOWNSHIP 6, RANGE 11 (AP) — Maine officials are warning that there’s still thin ice in many locations, even as a winter storm dumps heavy snow across most of the state. Rangers on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway say the ice is still spotty in late December: They found only 1 to 3 inches on Chamberlain […]
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Columnist M.D. Harmon dies in shooting mishap
SANFORD — Maine State Police and Sanford police today were continuing to investigate the circumstances of a shooting Wednesday night that resulted in the death of Michael Harmon, who in retirement was a principal and teacher at a Sanford church school. Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve MCcausland said Harmon, 71, a longtime former editor at […]