BIDDEFORD — Inquisitive minds came alive at Biddeford Middle School on Wednesday, as students participated in a number of activities to celebrate Maine BioScience Day. The Bioscience Association of Maine organized the event to inspire young people to pursue science-based careers at Maine companies. Twelve middle schools across southern Maine took part in the event, […]
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TA sends double trouble to D1
SACO — Thornton Academy seniors Evan Balzano and Brandon Hall were bright spots on the horizon Wednesday morning while the country dwelled on election results. These hard-working young men contracted into hopeful futures as they signed National Letters of Intent to play baseball at the Division I level. Next fall, first baseman Balzano will attend […]
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Dayton students honor veterans
DAYTON — In the Dayton Consolidated School gymnasium, the school chorus set the tone for an assembly Tuesday morning honoring veterans with the song “Proud of our Veterans.” “You are patriots and heroes who answered the call,” they sang. The assembly, held in light of Veterans Day, which takes place Friday, also included the presentation […]
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UNE shuts out UMF in NCAA tournament
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England field hockey team continued its hot streak in the postseason with a 5-0 win over visiting UMaine Farmington in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs, Wednesday. The Nor’easters took an early lead on a goal from Marge Gardiner less than five minutes into the contest, and never […]
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Fernandez posthumously earns NL comeback award from peers
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died in a boating accident in September, was voted the NL comeback player of the year by his peers in the annual Players Choice Awards of the Major League Baseball Players Association. Fernandez was the 2013 NL Rookie of the Year, had Tommy John surgery the following year, […]
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Porter scores career-best 34 as Wizards rout Celtics 118-93
WASHINGTON — Otto Porter scored a career-high 34 points and the Washington Wizards jumped out to a big first-quarter lead and beat the Boston Celtics 118-93 on Wednesday night for their second victory of the season.Porter shot 15 of 19, had 14 rebounds and sparked the fast start with 20 points in the first half. […]
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Jets’ Fitzpatrick ‘definitely optimistic’ about playing
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick thinks he’ll be back under center Sunday. The New York Jets quarterback just needs his sprained left knee to heal in a hurry. “I’m definitely optimistic that I’ll be able to go out there and play,” he said Wednesday. “And I am going to do everything I can from now until […]
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Hamlin ready for the playoff pressure at Phoenix
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It has not been an easy march through NASCAR’s playoffs for Denny Hamlin, who once again must race his way into the next round.Hamlin was on his own at Talladega Superspeedway, a track that requires help from other drivers to be successful. Hamlin’s teammates at Joe Gibbs Racing had too much to […]
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‘Hurray’ for veterans, students say
SANFORD — Little voices rose in song in a rendition of the military medley Wednesday, as students at Margaret Chase Smith School honored veterans. The morning assembly, an annual event at the K-3 school on Twombley Road, began with the color guard of the Navy Junior ROTC program posting the colors outside. All the little […]
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Chabot elected probate judge
ALFRED — With all precincts reporting, Democratic candidate Bryan Chabot of Wells has emerged as the winner of the three-way race for York County Judge of Probate. “I am obviously excited and honored I was elected to serve the county, and will serve the residents to the best of my ability,” said Chabot Wednesday. Chabot […]