Boston is five games out in the chase for the AL’s final wild card and took “a step backward,” according to Manager Alex Cora.
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U.S. government shutdown threat builds, imperiling soft landing for economy
The Fed will be making a key interest-rate decision in September and the increased likelihood of a prolonged shutdown could factor into that stance.
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Former Sumner officials accused of stealing up to $15,000 from Fire Department
Former Fire Chief Richard Stewart and his wife, former Selectman Kelly Stewart, were arrested at their home Friday on a charge of theft.
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Council takes another step forward in the potential construction of East fire substation in Biddeford
The Biddeford City Council approved funding for additional engineering and architectural plans for the proposed Eastern Fire Substation, pushing the process further along.
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Women’s World Cup roundup: England loses star Lauren James to red card, but beats Nigeria to reach quarterfinals
The European champions hang on in regulation and extra time, before winning in the shootout to reach the quarterfinals.
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Over 11,000 Los Angeles workers plan to strike, hoping to ‘shut down’ city
It’s the first strike of its kind for Local 721 in more than 40 years, and comes as hundreds of thousands of workers across various sectors recently have organized strikes, or narrowly avoided them.
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NASCAR Cup Series: Chris Buescher wins second straight race
Buescher holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win the rain-delayed race in Brooklyn, Michigan.
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Judge tosses Trump’s countersuit against writer who won sexual abuse lawsuit against him
A federal judge has tossed out former President Donald Trump’s countersuit against the writer who won a sex abuse lawsuit against him
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Neighbors say a Chicago man charged with killing an 8-year-old girl was upset over noise
The child was shot in the head as she rode a scooter.
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Greely pianist to perform in benefit concert in Yarmouth
Pianist Charlie Moore, a student at Greely High School, will perform Tuesday, Aug. 15, in a concert to benefit Studio B in Yarmouth. Joined by Studio B guitar teacher Nick Prato, Moore will play original music from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 81 Bridge St. in Yarmouth. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for […]