In 1903, the Boston Americans, who became the Boston Red Sox in 1908, won the first World Series played, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three. The first World Series, unlike those to follow, was a best of nine. After a year with no Series in 1904, future championship rounds would be in a […]
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Nike drops Patriots’ Brown amid 2d sexual assault charge
Nike has cut ties with Antonio Brown, and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is through answering questions about his embattled receiver. A person familiar with the investigation process tells The Associated Press that the league has not summoned Brown to meet with it. A union representative is required to be at any such meeting. […]
Kennebunkport residents scrambling for recycling options
KENNEBUNKPORT — As of Sept. 1, Kennebunkport has suspended its curbside recycling program, meaning residents need to look for another way to properly dispose of those materials. For a fee, Kennebunkport residents can take recyclables to the transfer station on 36 Sea Road in Kennebunk, said Town Manager Laurie Smith, which would be a minimum […]
Trump Administration blocks ‘urgent’ whistleblower disclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plunged into an extraordinary showdown with Congress Thursday over access to a whistleblower’s complaint about reported incidents including a private conversation between President Donald Trump and a foreign leader. The blocked complaint is both “serious” and “urgent,” the government’s intelligence watchdog said. The administration is keeping Congress from even […]
Paul Kengor: What Lenin said about Christians and socialism
“If someone calls it socialism,” said Rev. William Barber at the August meeting of the Democratic National Committee, “then we must compel them to acknowledge that the Bible must then promote socialism, because Jesus offered free health care to everyone, and he never charged a leper a co-pay.” Barber’s statement brought secular progressives to their feet […]
County Democrats set caucus to choose probate judge candidates
ALFRED – The York County Democratic Committee will caucus on Oct. 10 to recommend candidates to fill a vacancy for York County Judge of Probate to Gov. Janet Mills. The committee is asking interested registered Democrat attorneys to submit information to the committee by Oct. 1. The vacancy is created because the sitting judge, Bryan […]
Old Orchard Beach initiates community camera partnership
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Old Orchard Beach Police are asking residents and business owners with surveillance cameras to partner with the police department in an initiative to help solve crime and make Old Orchard Beach a safer community. There are many surveillance camera systems installed at residences and businesses across town. If a crime occurs […]
Oct. 1 is sign-up deadline for free mammograms
BIDDEFORD/SANFORD – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Southern Maine Health Care is offering free mammograms to women in the community age 40 or older without active breast problems and who do not have insurance. there will be screenings in Biddeford and in Sanford. Registration is required and appointments are available on a first […]
Piano Festival returning to Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — The 13th Annual “Pops” Piano Festival presented by Ogunquit Performing returns Oct. 4 through Oct 12 with show-stopping performances from pianists George Lopez and Janice Weber, Concerts will be held at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St. in Ogunquit and both Lopez and Weber, are doing repeat performances at the festival. On Friday, Oct […]
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