BANGOR — Top-seeded Bangor swept No. 5 Messalonskee, 5-0, to take the Eastern Class A boys tennis semifinal match.
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Gay marriage keeps early lead in fundraising
AUGUSTA — Supporters of gay marriage continue to hold a large early fundraising edge months in advance of the November vote, but opponents say a Father’s Day collection effort at churches in Maine and across the country will soon give them a financial boost.
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Democrats assemble, talk tough
AUGUSTA — Maine’s top Democrats drew cheers from hundreds of party activists Friday, vowing to reverse the losses of the 2010 elections with victories this fall.
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NBA PLAYOFFS: Heat need to put old Celtics away now
We’re near the epilogue of the NBA Eastern Conference finals, moments from the credit roll. So long as the Heat doesn’t play like it, that is.
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NHL: Thomas considering taking year off
BOSTON (AP) — Tim Thomas, who has emerged as one of the NHL’s top goaltenders despite an unorthodox style in hockey and in life, has told the Boston Bruins that he is thinking about sitting out next season — apparently for family reasons, general manager Peter Chiarelli said Friday.
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Turnpike plans toll hike
The Maine Turnpike Authority has proposed a $26 million toll increase, largely to continue paying down debt associated with a massive widening project on Interstate 95 from several years ago, Director Peter Mills announced Friday.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD: Panthers seek titles again
The Waterville track and field teams have made it clear from Day 1 this spring that they were on a mission to successfully defend their Class B state championships.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Panthers begin quest
WATERVILLE — The Waterville Senior High School baseball team was pleased with winning a third consecutive Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B championship, but it’s a third straight state title the Purple Panthers have their sights on.
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Jobs report a discouraging sign for economy
WASHINGTON — The American economy is in trouble again.
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District 25 Democrats similar, different
WATERVILLE — The two Democratic candidates seeking the Senate District 25 primary nomination are more alike than different in their desire to create jobs and help people who are struggling.