SEATTLE (AP) — Daniel Nava hit a two-out single in the top of the 10th inning to score pinch-runner Jackie Bradley Jr., and the Boston Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit for the second time in a four-game series to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 in 10 innings on Thursday.
July 2013
KENNEBEC JOURNAL BOYS TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Dallas Clark
Dallas Clark, a recent graduate, finished his senior season by competing in the singles state tournament, defeating Zhong McClure of Erskine Academy 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 in the first round, moving on to the second round before losing to Peter Higgins of Cape Elizabeth 6-0, 6-0.
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY: Coulton steps down, will remain on staff
Sharon Coulton has coached the Ramblers the last 32 years, winning her 300th game last fall when Winthrop defeated Dexter 1-0 in the Eastern Maine Class C regional final. Winthrop went 15-2-1 last year and 13-3-2 in 2011, losing in the Class C state final both years.
Lights, camera, action: Maine International Film Festival opens in Waterville
10-day festival enters digital age as about 80 of the 100 films to be shown at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House won’t be standard 35 mm
Former Pittston selectman says town should sue him for legal fees
Former Pittston Selectmen Tim Marks said the town should sue him if it thinks he owes money. The Board of Selectmen decided to bill him and the other former board members for legal fees.
CMP gets flak for herbicide use on Oakland walking trail
Some residents are upset with Central Maine Power’s use of herbicides near a popular walking trail in Oakland. But the power company is saying its necessary to maintain power to homes and businesses.
MAINE AMATEUR: Ricky Jones wins 3rd title
Ricky Jones, 41, fended off an early challenge from 20-year-old Tommy Stirling and overcame a 45-minute rain delay to win the Maine Amateur Championship on Thursday at the Augusta Country Club.
King joins Mass. Sen. Warren in sponsoring bill to curtail banking risks
The bill would separate traditional banks from riskier financial institutions to protect consumers from Wall Street gambles.
More than 150 charged for trafficking in endangered animals
The undercover operation targeted online sales of ivory, live animals and the pelts of endangered big cats.
Clary Lake property owners putting hopes on water level management plan
Department of Environmental Protection heard closing statements this week from property owners in Jefferson and Whitefield petitioning a fix for low water levels on the lake.