HIGH ROCK, Bahamas (AP) — Pastor Jeremiah Saunders stood in the golden afternoon sun and barely blinked as he debated what to pick out from the ruins of the church he built 22 years ago in the seaside village of High Rock on the eastern end of Grand Bahama island. A black-and-blue tie floated nearby […]
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Beginner swing dance classes available in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — A new session of beginner swing dancing classes has launched in Biddeford. The classes, offered by Lindy Maine, will introduce students to Lindy Hop, the original form of swing that was popular in the 1920s to 1940s. It is danced to the big band and traditional jazz music of the era. Sessions are […]
Thornton, Blue Jays 2-hit slumping Red Sox in 8-0 win
TORONTO — Boston veteran Mitch Moreland said it’s been “a tough couple of days” for the Red Sox offense. Doesn’t get much more rugged than this. Trent Thornton and three others combined on a two-hitter, Teoscar Hernández and Rowdy Tellez homered, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 8-0 Wednesday night. “It’s never […]
Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce Cassidy
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, a reward for leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench. “I think it’s a good marriage,” Cassidy said at the team’s training facility the day before training camp begins. “I […]
Patriots’ Brown practices, status for Sunday’s game unclear
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Antonio Brown practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in Florida accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. Before the practice session, coach Bill Belichick declined to answer numerous questions about Brown, including his status for Sunday’s […]
US beaten by France 89-79 in World Cup quarters
DONGGUAN, China — No gold. No medal. No more winning streak. The U.S. reign atop international basketball has ended — this time, thwarted by France at the World Cup. For the first time since 2006, the U.S. sent NBA players to a major international tournament and won’t win gold. Evan Fournier scored 22 points, Rudy […]
US to commemorate 9/11 as its aftermath extends and evolves
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders. A crowd of victims’ relatives is expected at ground zero Wednesday, while President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon. Vice President Mike Pence […]
Coffee, cops and conversation set for Saco
SACO — The Saco Police Department is welcoming the public to come get to know some of their officers over a cup of coffee on Thursday. Representatives from the Saco Police Department, including local school resource officers, will be on hand at CIA Cafe, 9 Beach St., from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday. […]
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