AUGUSTA — Madison upset top seeded Post 51, 6-2, while No. 2 Gardiner stopped third-seeded South China Subway, 12-9, in the opening round of the Zone 2 American Legion baseball tournament Saturday.
2012
Manufacturing problem caused Ford Escape recall
Ford says fuel lines were “mechanically scored” or damaged on the outside during manufacturing.
Repeat winner in Peaks-to-Portland swim
Scott Yeomans of Pennsylvania is a little bit slower than last year, but the winner again.
Hollywood puts box office on mute after shootings
Warner Bros. will forgo the usual revenue reports until Monday out of respect for the victims and their families in the shooting.
Bomb squads disarm traps at Colorado suspect’s apartment
Law enforcement officials were trying to disarm up to 30 devices in James Holmes’ booby-trapped apartment, and set off a small explosion to detonate one device.
6-year-old girl among Colorado victims
Another of the 12 victims had survived a shooting at a mall in Toronto last month.
Feds: No terror plot uncovered
Federal officials and local police in Aurora, Colo., say there was no indication the shooting was connected to terrorism.
Wilson, Piers win Clam Festival race
Jonny Wilson defends his men’s title and Sheri Piers sets the women’s course record.
Hikers raising money for Mt Washington Observatory
More than 500 hikers are expected to attempt reaching the summit, which is 6,288 feet.
Insurance firm buys naming rights to Bangor arena
The 5,800-seat arena, which will open Labor Day 2013, will be named the Cross Insurance Center.