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July 2, 2011

NHL: Bruins lose Ryder

BOSTON -- The Stanley Cup-champion Boston Bruins said goodbye to forward Michael Ryder on Friday, the first free-agent defection from the team that beat Vancouver last month to win its first title since 1972.
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July 2, 2011

VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Eight myths to chill an old-school Republican’s soul

When Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., quit the (no longer) bipartisan deficit-reduction talks last week, it was not exactly a "Profiles in Courage" moment.
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July 2, 2011

DANA MILBANK: Campaign finance system already a comedy

The comedian Stephen Colbert flew down to Washington last week to parody the nation's campaign finance laws. But there was a flaw in his plan: The campaign finance system already is a parody.
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July 2, 2011

WIMBLEDON: Nadal, Djokovic advance to final

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Novak Djokovic secured the No. 1 ranking by reaching the Wimbledon final on Friday, and he will get a chance to beat the man he is replacing -- defending champion Rafael Nadal.
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July 2, 2011

REDBLUEAMERICA: Should paid sick leave for workers be mandatory?

When President Obama took office in 2009, his administration backed an effort to require businesses to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The legislation didn't go anywhere at the federal level, but it's picking up steam at the state and municipal rungs.

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July 2, 2011

Bull kills farm worker

FARMINGTON -- A 55-year-old man was killed by a bull early Friday morning at Sandy River Farms.
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July 2, 2011

Judicial system failed by not forcing Lake’s trial

Jim Loomis (letter, June 25) asked how Steven Lake got to pull the trigger. It comes down to irresponsibility and selfishness on his part. He can’t put the blame on others. He did it. Lake was mentally ill and did not get the help he needed. Even though he sought counseling, if he wasn’t totally […]
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July 2, 2011

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER: Coach brings European flair to U.S. team

SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) -- The American women haven't looked the same since Pia Sundhage got her hands on them.
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July 2, 2011

BASKETBALL: KV YMCA men’s league keeps players involved

AUGUSTA -- Sean McNally said his competitive fire is gone, that it dried up and blew away as soon as the University of Maine men's basketball team ended the 2010-11 season with a loss to Hartford in the first round of the America East tournament in March.
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July 2, 2011

Recreation: Bond Brook trails continue to evolve

Activities at the Bond Brook Recreation Area are expanding as the trails themselves continue to grow.