Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg brought his message of hope for a brighter future to Maine on Thursday, promising to fight for climate change and gun reform, and to welcome immigrants seeking refuge from violence and persecution in their home countries. The mayor of South Bend, Indiana, also lashed out at President Trump during a […]
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Alabama postpones 50th anniversary tour over singer’s health
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The group announced Wednesday that the 69-year-old Owen is suffering from migraines and vertigo, and doctors say he needs more time to recover. The news comes after a string […]
Maine credit union for food producers receives federal charter
A new Maine credit union catering to farmers and food producers has been granted regulatory approval to begin operations. Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union, based in Unity, received its charter from the National Credit Union Administration on Aug. 14, the credit union announced Friday. Maine Harvest will serve the employees and roughly 13,000 members of […]
Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor
NEW YORK (AP) — Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, long an ardent defender of President Donald Trump, is joining the broadcast organization long favored by the first viewer. Fox News says Sanders has been hired to provide political commentary and analysis across all its properties, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and […]
Newton injures foot, Brady solid in Patriots’ 10-3 win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — This was not the return to the field that Cam Newton was hoping to make. The Carolina Panthers quarterback left Thursday night’s 10-3 exhibition loss to the New England Patriots in the first quarter with a foot injury that left him grimacing on the sideline. The 2015 MVP was playing for […]
Red Sox top Royals 5-4 in 10th to cap suspended game
BOSTON — Brock Holt helped the Red Sox make quick work of the Kansas City Royals in a victory that was two weeks in the making. Holt hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning as Boston beat Kansas City 5-4 on Thursday to complete the weather-suspended game that began Aug. 7. […]
NFL 2019: With Brady, now 42, Pats poised to defend title
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady’s 40th birthday prior to the 2017 season was supposed to mark the start of decline for the NFL’s most-decorated quarterback. Instead, it ended with Brady becoming the oldest MVP in league history and coming eight points short of taking the Philadelphia Eagles to overtime in a Super Bowl thriller. The […]
Trump awarding Medal of Freedom to NBA star Bob Cousy
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump presented 91-year-old basketball legend Bob Cousy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, praising the Boston Celtics star as “one of the all-time greats in the history of sports.” Cousy played for the Celtics from 1950 to 1963, winning six league championships and the 1957 MVP title. The Bob […]
Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge
LACONIA, N.H. — New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession, according to court paperwork released Thursday. A Belknap County grand jury indicted Chung, 32, on Aug. 8. Chung knowingly possessed cocaine on June 25 while in Meredith, authorities said. Chung’s arraignment is scheduled for […]
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