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Sports, Varsity Maine

Thursday’s high school roundup: Kennebunk shuts down Marshwood

by Staff report May 6, 2021

Baseball: A three-run first inning is enough for the Rams in a 4-2 victory.

Sea Dogs rally from rough start, sweep Fisher Cats in doubleheader

by Glenn Jordan May 6, 2021May 7, 2021

Trailing by 5-0 before coming to bat for the first time, the Sea Dogs rally for a 9-6 win, then finish the sweep with a 4-3 victory.

Sports

NBA roundup: Bulls keep slim play-in hopes alive with win over Hornets

by Associated Press May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Chicago beats Charlotte for the third time this season but remains 3 1/2 game behind Washington for the last play-in spot in the East.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins make it easy for Swayman in 4-0 win over Rangers

by DOUG ALDEN Associated Press May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Former UMaine goalie Jeremy Swayman makes 15 saves as he improves his record to 7-2 and lowers his goals-against average to 1.44.

News

Hebron man becomes first cyclist to conquer New York’s new 750-mile Empire State Trail

by Daryn Slover May 6, 2021May 7, 2021

With the help of a lot of planning on a spreadsheet, Jeremy Chapman biked the entire 750-mile Empire State Trail, facing down snowstorms and multiple flat tires.

Nation & World

U.S. announces major conservation effort but offers few details

by Sarah Kaplan and Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post May 6, 2021

Many landowners and commercial users of public lands are leery of President Biden’s attempts to more than double the conserved area.

Feature Obituary, Maine, News

Blanche Chavarry, 96, retired major of The Salvation Army

by Melanie Creamer May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

The Old Orchard Beach resident’s service to the organization spanned nearly 75 years.

Nation & World, Politics

Republicans promote pandemic relief they voted against

by STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Democrats are promising to make the vote – and the GOP resistance – a central element in their political strategy moving into next year’s midterm elections.