Every year, the list of causes celebrated via a day or month seems to grow. Look right now at April, for instance; among other things, it’s National Humor Month, International Guitar Month, National Pecan Month, National Welding Month, and Records and Information Management Month. Now while such proclamations may matter to select groups. there are […]
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North Korea frees U.S. college student; family says he’s in coma
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea has released an American college student who was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts, U.S. and North Korean officials said Tuesday. Otto Warmbier’s parents said he was in a coma and being medically evacuated. The announcement on Warmbier’s release came as former NBA player […]
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Legion baseball: Bessey Motors drives off with championship
PARIS — Undefeated Bessey Motors (15-0) used six hits and strong defense to beat Pastime 5-1 and carry off the regular-season championship Thursday evening. Bessey’s Ryan Godin, who went four innings, got the win on the mound. Ty Martin and Dalton Rice each had two singles. Brady Lafrance doubled for Bessy. For Pastime (12-5), Ryan […]
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American Legion baseball preview: Bessey Motors favored in ‘young’ Zone 3
Having produced three of the last four state American Legion baseball champions, Zone 3 can rightfully boast having the most competitive baseball schedule among Maine’s five zones. Zone 3 opens its season with doubleheaders on Saturday, although the opening day docket is somewhat truncated due to conflicts with the state high school tournament. Action continues […]
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From Little League to pros, teams hoping they won’t strike out in soggy weather
PORTLAND — Some of the top young talent in the Boston Red Sox farm system has called Hadlock Field home this year. A handful of Red Sox have passed through on injury rehabilitation assignments on their way back to Boston. But some of the biggest cheers at Portland Sea Dogs’ games this season have erupted […]