While LeBron James was largely resting through the All-Star Game, the Brooklyn Nets were adding another piece for a run at a title.
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Bath paramedics applauded for helping injured BIW rigger
Paramedic Robert (Shawn) Chandler, Paramedic Benjamin Huebler and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Shawn Latulippe were recognized for helping an injured BIW rigger in January.
Woman indicted on charge she stole more than $10,000 from Alfond Youth Center in Waterville
Sherrie Anne Genness, 43, who worked as an office manager at the Alfond Youth & Community Center, is accused of taking the money over five years.
Tom Caron: Change begins at the top for Red Sox batting order
Manager Alex Cora will deploy many different lineups this season, with Kiké Hernandez and Alex Verdugo likely to appear as leadoff hitters.
Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop
Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.
Sports Digest: U.S. goalie Klinsmann hurt, dropped from Olympic qualifying
Jonathan Klinsmann suffered a concussion during practice.
Skowhegan paper mill ‘strongly disputes’ lawsuit alleging fault for contaminating water wells
Fairfield resident Nathan Saunders filed a class-action suit Friday, saying the Sappi mill is the source of high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in a growing number of Fairfield area wells.
Burger King sparks uproar with ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ tweet on International Women’s Day
A spokeswoman for the chain said the intent was to bring attention to a culinary scholarship program aimed at women but that it was ‘our mistake to not include the full explanation in our initial tweet.’
NFL notebook: Cowboys, QB Prescott finally have agreement on new contract
It’s a $160 million, four-year contract with $126 million guaranteed and an NFL-record $66 million signing bonus, according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press.
Labor department restarts coaching program for jobless Mainers
Some people collecting unemployment benefits will get one-on-one help from career specialists to get back to work.