Journal Tribune
‘Patriots’ Way’ has often been a bust elsewhere
MIAMI (AP) — On a sweltering August morning early in training camp, Miami Dolphins first-year coach Brian Flores made a mistake. It was a mental lapse involving the defense, the sort of thing he rails against every day. And so Flores did what his players do as punishment in such situations, sprinting across the field […]
Where’s the pope? Stuck in Vatican elevator until rescue
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Where’s the pope? He’s stuck in a Vatican elevator. Thousands of people who were gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the traditional Sunday on-the-dot-of-noon appearance by Pope Francis were watching for the window of the Apostolic Palace to be thrown open so they could listen to the pope’s remarks and receive […]
Fiber Arts Group forms at Wells Public Library
All are welcome to join a Fiber Arts Group at the Wells Public Library. The group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6. If you embroider, cross-stitch, sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do, if it’s done with fiber and it’s portable, we will welcome you. The group will meet every Friday as long as […]
Federer reaches US Open quarters, Barty knocked out
NEW YORK (AP) — At his very best, Roger Federer can make even good players look lost on a tennis court. “You don’t know why you’re missing everything. Easy balls,” David Goffin said. “All of a sudden he’s playing well.” That’s the way Federer looked when won five straight U.S. Open titles, and the way […]
Bogaerts homers, Red Sox defeat Angels 4-3
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Xander Bogaerts had three hits, including a homer, and three RBIs as the Boston Red Sox wrapped up a successful road swing with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. J.D. Martinez also went deep for the Red Sox, who went 6-2 on the trip and have won 11 […]
Northern Bahamas hunkers down as Hurricane Dorian closes in
McLEAN’S TOWN CAY, Bahamas (AP) — A dangerous Hurricane Dorian closed in on the northern Bahamas early Sunday, threatening to batter islands with 150 mph (240 kph) winds, pounding waves and torrential rain as people hunkered down in schools, churches and other shelters. Millions from Florida to the Carolinas kept a wary eye on Dorian, […]
Initiative launches to save, preserve historic clock tower in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — A new $270,000 initiative to restore and preserve the historic Lincoln Mill clock tower has been launched in Biddeford. Renaming it as the Biddeford Mills Clock Tower, initiative organizers say that the clock tower is an irreplaceable symbol of Biddeford history and needs to be restored to its rightful place in the community while raising […]
Biddeford’s Dirigo Brewing Company to close
BIDDEFORD —It’s about to be last call to enjoy a brew at Biddeford’s Dirigo taproom. According to announcement posted on the business’s Facebook page, the Dirigo Brewing Company at 28 Pearl St. in downtown Biddeford will be closing for good on Sept. 14. Until it closes, brewery taproom hours will continue from 4 to 10 p.m. […]
‘Dog’ Chapman wants viewers to see late wife’s bravery
NEW YORK (AP) — Duane “Dog” Chapman has had a difficult past year. But following in his wife’s example, he presses on. His wife, Beth Chapman, passed away in June in Hawaii after fighting lung cancer. Their new television series, “Dog’s Most Wanted,” airs on Sept. 4 on WGN America. It will not only follow […]
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