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Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins snap losing streak, beat Maple Leafs in OT, 4-3

by Associated Press October 26, 2024

Brad Marchand gets the winner on a rebound after Toronto ties the game late in regulation.

Maine men’s hockey rallies for 2-2 tie at Northeastern, extends unbeaten streak to 5

by Staff report October 26, 2024October 27, 2024

The Black Bears are 4-0-1 after erasing a two-goal deficit against the Huskies.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics hang on to beat Pistons

by Associated Press October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Jayson Tatum scores 37 points and Boston improves to 3-0 with a 124-118 win in Detroit.

Nation & World

Zelensky says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief’s visit

by ILLIA NOVIKOV and EFREM LUKATSKY Associated Press October 26, 2024October 27, 2024

Western officials have warned that North Korean units joining the fight would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region.

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ cross country: Lake Region’s Sam Laverdiere, Portland’s Aran Johnson and Waynflete’s Pi Crosby speed to regional wins

by Steve Craig October 26, 2024December 2, 2024

Freeport and Portland repeat as team champions, while Dirigo pulls out the victory in Class C

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ cross country: York’s Zoe Carroll, Portland’s Samantha Moore and Maine Coast’s Soren Stark-Chessa win South regionals

by Steve Craig October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Falmouth (Class A), Freeport (Class B) and Waynflete (Class C) capture team titles.

Cross Country, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cross country: Dominant performances rule the day at Northern Maine regionals

by Dave Dyer October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Teanne Ewings (Class C girls) and Amelia Vandongen (Class B girls) among runners who cruise to victory.

Maine colleges, Sports

Saturday’s college roundup: Maine football falls to Rhode Island, 24-14

by Staff report October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

The Black Bears tie it early in the fourth, but the 15th-ranked Rams score the final 10 points to stay undefeated in the Coastal Athletic Association.