Ryan Blaney continues the streak of different winners in the Cup Series, overtaking Kyle Larson in the final 10 laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Portland resident to vie for quiz show glory on ‘Jeopardy!’
Susan McMillan, a former reporter for the Kennebec Journal in Augusta, will appear on the long-running TV show Friday.
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Women’s college basketball: High hopes for so many teams in a wide-open tournament
It’s not just the top seeds with a chance to win. There are probably a dozen teams with a legitimate shot at winning the national championship.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
On Baseball: Much looks rosy for the Red Sox now, but doubts remain
Boston’s spring training statistics are promising, but the regular season could provide a reality check for a team that finished in last place in 2020.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
Auto racing notebook: NASCAR returns to its roots with first of two visits to Atlanta
The Atlanta track is a treacherous, high-speed layout that produces some of the best racing on the Cup circuit. And the drivers love it.
Posted inNation & World
To protect migratory birds, city plans to cut its artificial lighting
Bird Safe Philly is organizing an effort to dim the downtown during spring and fall migration periods.
Posted inMaine, News
Missing Westbrook man found dead in Standish woods
Someone spotted the car belonging to Donald Bois parked on an unpaved section of Moody Road and called police Friday.
Posted inNation & World
As vaccinations lag, Italy’s elderly again pay a price
Promises to vaccinate all Italians over 80 by the end of March fall woefully short.
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NBA roundup: James injured in Lakers’ loss to Hawks
LeBron James will be sidelined indefinitely after rolling his right ankle, and Atlanta rallies for its eighth straight win.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden administration on its heels amid migrant surge at Mexican border
Officials are scrambling to build up capacity to care for some 14,000 now in federal custody.