ALBANY, N.Y. UConn coach Geno Auriemma and the Huskies are headed back to a familiar spot — the Final Four. Crystal Dangerfield led the way as top-seeded UConn routed No. 2 South Carolina 94-65 on Monday night to reach the national semifinals for a record 11th consecutive year. The Huskies broke a tie with John […]
March 2018
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Notre Dame runs past Oregon, 84-74
SPOKANE, Wash. With all the options for Notre Dame, Kathryn Westbeld became the one that received a little less attention. Despite playing on an injured ankle, Westbeld came up with the biggest game of her career to help the Fighting Irish find their way back to the Final Four. Westbeld scored 20 points, Jessica Shepard […]
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Expansion Vegas clinches playoff spot
LAS VEGAS William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Capitals 4, Rangers 2 NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 45th goal and Washington extended its winning streak to four games […]
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What’s in a name?
NEW YORK Whether Royal, Charlie or Salem, Skyler, Justice or Oakley, unisex names for babies are on the rise among parents more willing than ever to embrace the possibility of gender fluidity in their children and attempt to head off sexism on their behalf. “We’re definitely seeing more conversation today around the distinction of a […]
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KitchenWise: Praline is standout in recipe for arugula salad
Here’s a salad fit to join the lineup for your fanciest dinner or holiday meal. Each of the ingredients brings its own unique taste and texture to the mix, but the standout is the praline. A hard candy typically consisting of sugar and nuts, praline was invented in the 17th century by the French (which […]
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Houseplants do more than look pretty
Houseplants have been a mainstay of indoor decor for generations, but their selection and use has changed over time, particularly with urbanization. People no longer are wedded to placing a few potted African violets on sunny window sills to add color and texture to small spaces. Instead, they’re choosing less demanding houseplants, like succulents and […]
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Maine wants to recognize service of veterans
SANFORD — The Sanford post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is helping the state of Maine recognize those who served in the military. A state law approved in 2005 authorizes the state to bestow recognition for those who served. And while many have been recognized already, some haven’t, said the VFW’s Jim Bachelder, who […]
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DC avoids another shutdown, but at a high cost
This past week Congress passed and the President signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill. The 2,232-page bill avoids a government shutdown that would have otherwise happened this past weekend and will keep the government open till at least September. The omnibus bill, H.R. 1625, did not pass without great controversy however. Many on both the left and […]
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What we can learn from indigenous women at the ballot box
With the first year of Trump’s presidency behind us and midterm elections fast approaching, progressive women are faced with the looming question of what comes next. How can we go beyond resistance to advance our progressive vision, especially in this difficult moment in history when the right is on the rise? This is a crucial […]