AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — As Matt Kenseth left the garage at Phoenix International Raceway, his crew chief hung his arm over the driver in an attempt to lift their spirits. Kenseth had been two laps away from victory and a spot in next week’s championship race. Instead, he had a wrecked race car and a […]
2016
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Late collapse sends Steelers to 35-30 loss to Cowboys
PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger did everything perfectly. The fake spike that momentarily fooled the Dallas Cowboys. The perfect lob to Antonio Brown that gave the Pittsburgh Steelers the lead and appeared to be the perfect jolt they needed to jumpstart a sagging season. Only one problem: There was too much time. Far too much. The […]
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State partners with EU for wood pellet sale
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine will begin shipping wood chips to Europe next year if plans remain on track for two methods of treating the wood with heat to kill pests. In Eastport, the port authority has been working with others to develop a system of heating the wood after it’s loaded into the hulls of […]
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Maine’s hunting seasons nearing end
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine’s annual hunting seasons for bear, deer and moose are heading into their final two weeks. The seasons draw thousands of hunters from Maine and elsewhere every year. All three end on Nov. 26. The firearm season for deer will be followed by a season in which it is legal to hunt […]
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Substance abuse treatment funding receives boost
AUGUSTA (AP) — The federal government is giving Maine nearly $300,000 to improve screening and access to treatment for people who suffer from mental health and substance abuse disorders. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is providing the money to fund programs in Maine that promote screening, brief intervention and referral to […]
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Alfred man dies in Saturday crash
ALFRED — A local man was among four killed over the weekend in three separate vehicle crashes in the state. Joseph Barbarino, 31, of Alfred died when his car overturned several times on Mouse Lane, according to Maine Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland. The crash took place just before 10 p.m. Saturday. Maine State Police […]
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Man allegedly shot gun from Cornish home
ALFRED — A Cornish man whom sheriff’s deputies say was shooting a handgun from a home on Main Street is expected to make a first court appearance today. Matthew Robinson, 36, was taken into custody by York County Sheriff’s deputies about 7:30 p.m. Friday and charged with reckless conduct with a firearm and discharging a […]
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New Zealand plans rescue of tourists stranded by earthquake
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is planning to send in military helicopters and a navy ship to rescue about 1,000 tourists and hundreds of residents who remain stranded in the coastal town of Kaikoura after a powerful earthquake on Monday cut off train and vehicle access.The magnitude-7.8 quake struck the South Island just […]
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Supermoon to light up sky beginning Monday
BEIJING (AP) — The brightest moon in almost 69 years will be lighting up the sky this week in a treat for star watchers around the globe.The phenomenon known as the supermoon will reach its most luminescent in North America before dawn on Monday. It will reach its zenith in Asia and the South Pacific […]
