TORONTO (AP) — Brett Lawrie singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston 4-3 on Wednesday, handing the AL East-leading Red Sox their fourth loss in six games.
August 2013
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BASEBALL: Sharing the story of the Negro League
The crowd of about 90 people at the Portland Public Library laughed quite loudly when Joe Caliro finished that story. It was just one of many that Caliro, an 80-year-old Portsmouth, N.H. resident, shared Wednesday afternoon with his audience during an exhibit and lecture about baseball in the Negro Leagues.
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NFL: Source says Brady has sprained left knee
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady walked off the field under his own power. Several teammates didn’t think he was hurt badly when he grabbed his left knee after being knocked down.
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ON BASEBALL: Bogaerts even more important to Sox now
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — With Jose Iglesias traded and Will Middlebrooks promoted, Xander Bogaerts suddenly becomes important to the Red Sox for his glove as much as his promising bat.
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COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Tour helps Husson men’s soccer team
The Amsterdam Arena, in the midst of an Ajax soccer game, was the loudest place Chris DelGiudice had ever been. When a player on Roda JC, Ajax’s opponent was awarded a penalty kick, the arena got even louder.
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White House ‘strongly condemns’ Egyptian crackdown
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s sharp criticism Wednesday of Egypt’s ruling generals and their declared state of emergency reflects the rising American fear of prolonged military rule in the most populous Arab nation. The interim government led by Gen. Abdel Fattah el-Sissi killed scores of demonstrators in the most violent crackdown against opposition protests since […]
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Kennebec Journal area police log, Aug. 14, 2013
AUGUSTA — Tuesday, at 4:20 p.m., there was a report of a burglary from a vehicle on Parkwood Drive.
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Farmingdale selectmen delay decision on plow contract
The Farmingdale Board of Selectmen delayed a decision on a three-year plowing contract Wednesday night after fielding continued objections from residents.
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Two assistant principals are among Augusta schools new hires
The Augusta school board on Wednesday night received a report about the hiring of new assistant principals at Hussey Elementary School and Cony High School, among other new hires.
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Waterville woman arrested after punching nurse, threatening doctor
A 22-year-old Waterville woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly punching a nurse and threatening a doctor in the emergency room at MaineGeneral Medical Center Monday night.