Community support, which was already strong, went ‘bonkers’ when the team won the New England Region championship Thursday night to earn a trip to the Little League World Series.
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A walk to remember loved ones killed in Burundi
Members of Maine’s Banyamulenge community call attention to the Gatumba refugee camp massacre, where hundreds of the ethnic minority were killed or injured.
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UMaine football: Black Bears searching for new tight end
The late spring transfer of Shawn Bowman to Rutgers left Maine with an inexperienced group of tight ends.
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U.S. imposes sanctions on prominent Russian financiers with ties to West
The sanctions will deal another blow to Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, who were among the original oligarchs, powerful Russian tycoons who won vast fortunes in the 1990s during Boris Yeltsin’s presidency.
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GM, Ford shares slide with strike fears fueling investor anxiety
Shares of GM and Ford have been on a volatile ride this year, but the going got really rough over the past month amid concerns about the slow progress of their electric-vehicle programs, pressure on car prices as inflation cools and growing anxiety over union talks.
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Preseason opener shows Patriots may need help at running back
New England is still looking for a quality backup behind Rhamondre Stevenson, and bringing in a veteran free agent may be the best option.
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In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
People are going for V-8 Mustangs with stick shifts in part because they may be the last of the gas-powered muscle car era, analysts say.
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Worldcoin scans eyeballs and offers crypto. What to know about the project from OpenAI’s CEO
Weeks after its international launch, Worldcoin is drawing the attention of privacy regulators around the world
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Riverside Golf Course closed for 4th consecutive day because of heavy rains
The busy Portland course was forced to close after heavy rain this week raised the level of the nearby Presumpscot River and swamped some parts of the course.
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Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.