WASHINGTON — Last week, the two competing heavyweights in the debate over gun control – the National Rifle Association and Mayors Against Illegal Guns – announced that they will both “score,” or grade, members of the Senate on upcoming votes. Both groups also have huge financial reserves that can be deployed during campaigns. But will […]
April 2013
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King’s first 100 days: ‘The hardest I’ve ever worked in my life’
Remaining wide-eyed in a place that thrives on cynicism, Maine’s independent senator makes an impression on both sides of the aisle.
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NBA: Celtics lock up East’s 7th seed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Lee scored 20 points and Jeff Green added 17 as the Boston Celtics cruised to a 120-88 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
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BOSTON MARATHON: Hasty ready to tackle Marathon
Seth Hasty used to dread running a mile as a 245-pound offensive tackle for the Gardiner Area High School football team.
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MASTERS: Snedeker, Cabrera lead after 3 rounds
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker and Angel Cabrera were tied for the lead after the third round of the Masters, a Saturday that will be remembered for Tiger Woods’ penalty.
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NHL: Hurricanes end skid, topple Bruins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jiri Tlusty scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes ended a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
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BOSTON MARATHON: Ready to run
Joseph Bertolaccini knows the end may be near. He can feel it in his legs and he can feel it in his heart. “Hey, I’m getting up there,” said Bertolaccini, 46, a Winslow resident. “I’m pushing 47. You never know when your running career can get cut short. So I figured, ‘let’s do this one […]
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MLB: Victorino a big hit
BOSTON (AP) — Shane Victorino didn’t even notice Tampa Bay’s unusual five-man infield. His only thought was to make contact with the speedy Jacoby Ellsbury standing on third base.
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TRAVIS LAZARCZYK: Flahive 5 perfect tribute
WATERVILLE — Ian Deveau didn’t know what to say about his friend and teammate, Derrik Flahive. So Deveau, now a senior co-captain on the Colby College men’s lacrosse team, told a story.