OXFORD — Richard Albert Whitney, 74, died suddenly at his home on Quail Ridge in Oxford on Monday, Dec. 18. Born May 1, 1943, the oldest son of Edwin Whitney and Bertha Towne Whitney, Rick grew up in Norway, graduating from Oxford Hills High School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and proudly served […]
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The Hot Corner: Hard to get all worked up over Yanks' big move
I’ve tried to wring my hands, grit my teeth and summon all the righteous indignation most Boston Red Sox fans have exhibited over the New York Yankees’ trade for Giancarlo Stanton, and I just can’t pull it off. It’s kind of alarming, actually. Being the type of person who panics over every random physical symptom […]
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Helen R. Farrar
WEST PARIS — Helen Ross Farrar, 90, died peacefully in her sleep in her home in West Paris on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 16. She was born April 3, 1927, in West Paris, the daughter of Irene Emery and Ronald Ross. Her mother died when she was just nine days old and Helen went to […]
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Helen R. Farrar
WEST PARIS — Helen Ross Farrar, 90, died peacefully in her sleep in her home in West Paris on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 16. She was born April 3, 1927, in West Paris, the daughter of Irene Emery and Ronald Ross. Her mother died when she was just nine days old and Helen went to […]
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Diane A. Dube
LEWISTON — Diane Annette (Lebel) Dube, 67, of Lewiston, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, after a long battle with COPD. Diane was born in Lewiston on May 4, 1950, the oldest of three children of the late Yvon Lebel and Marilyn Bernier Lebel. She received her education at St. Peter’s School and graduated from Lewiston High […]
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Red Sox great Bobby Doerr dies at 99
In this May 14, 1942, file photo, Boston Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams, left, tests the arm of Red Sox second baseman Bobby Doerr before their game against the White Sox, in Chicago. Doerr, a Hall of Fame second baseman who was dubbed the “silent captain” by longtime Red Sox teammate and life-long friend […]
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Katherine T. Rand
BRUNSWICK — Katherine T. Rand (Tierney), 78, formerly of Lewiston and most recently of Brunswick, passed away Monday, Oct. 30. She was born in Lewiston on Nov. 26, 1938, the daughter of Clara and John Tierney. She was educated in Lewiston schools and later went on to work in housekeeping for Maine Medical Center until she […]
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Cora says opportunity to manage Red Sox is a return home
By Kyle Hightower AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Alex Cora didn’t expect his first chance to manage in the major leagues to come this soon, but the new Boston Red Sox manager he says he’s ready to take on the challenge of leading one of its most storied franchises. Cora was introduced Monday at […]
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Red Sox promote Sea Dogs manager to become third base coach
Sea Dogs manager Carlos Febles meets with the press during media day at Hadlock Field in Portland in 2016. Febles has been promoted to serve as the Red Sox’s third-base coach. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) Portland Sea Dogs Manager Carlos Febles will become the new third-base coach for the Boston Red Sox, the team announced Thursday. […]
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Red Sox hire Alex Cora as new manager
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox hired Houston Astros bench coach Alex Cora as manager Sunday, turning to a player from their 2007 World Series championship roster to help the team out of its current playoff slump. “Returning to the Red Sox and the city of Boston is a dream come true for me […]