Novak Djokovic puts an exclamation point on his remarkable tennis career by defeating top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz in two grueling sets.
August 2024
Posted inOlympics, Sports
Scottie Scheffler shoots 62 to win Olympic gold medal in men’s golf
Scheffler, who has won six times on the PGA Tour this season, rallies while Jon Rahm falls apart late.
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U.S. women’s basketball team earns 58th straight Olympic victory
Jackie Young scores 19 points as Team USA first place in its group.
Posted inMaine
21-year-old man in critical condition after near-drowning in Poland
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the man was swimming with friends on Saturday when he became tired and went underwater.
Posted inNation & World, News
Meet Wisin – Mexico’s latest viral meme and the ‘puppy luchador’
With floppy ears and a tail on his costume coming unstitched after all the wrestling, Wisin the “puppy luchador” has captured the imagination of fans across Mexico.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets new high mark for R-rated films
In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
A 90-year-old woman, suddenly homeless, is taken in by Lewiston city councilor
Councilor Susan Longchamps said the unfortunate situation highlights shortfalls in Lewiston’s resources for seniors, on top of the cost and availability of housing.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
There’s no return date yet, which means the congregation’s worries have subsided for now since they are safe aboard the space station, said Tommy Dahn. He is a pastor for the Pasadena, Texas, church where Tracy Dyson worships as a newer member and Barry Wilmore is a longtime elder.
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Israeli raids in West Bank cities help fuel militant violence
In the northern West Bank city of Jenin, a longtime hub for Palestinian factions and a central focus of Israel’s recent operations, the impact of the raids, and their role in fueling militancy, is especially stark.
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Renewed anti-government protests leave dozens dead, hundreds injured in Bangladesh
The military announced that a new curfew, including in the capital, Dhaka, and other divisional and district headquarters, was in effect Sunday evening for an indefinite period.