Celebrate America’s Independence at Old Fort Western, 1-6 p.m; 1 p.m. public tours; 4 p.m. Fourth of July Parade starting at the Capitol Parking Lot. Traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by the replacing of the British colors with the “new” American flag. Then the cannon will be fired with lots of rousing cheers and well wishes for this wonderful country. This ceremony was first performed in 1776 and has been re-enacted at Fort Western for more than 50 years.
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NHL: Bruins lose Ryder
BOSTON — The Stanley Cup-champion Boston Bruins said goodbye to forward Michael Ryder on Friday, the first free-agent defection from the team that beat Vancouver last month to win its first title since 1972.
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Eight myths to chill an old-school Republican’s soul
When Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., quit the (no longer) bipartisan deficit-reduction talks last week, it was not exactly a “Profiles in Courage” moment.
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DANA MILBANK: Campaign finance system already a comedy
The comedian Stephen Colbert flew down to Washington last week to parody the nation’s campaign finance laws. But there was a flaw in his plan: The campaign finance system already is a parody.
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WIMBLEDON: Nadal, Djokovic advance to final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic secured the No. 1 ranking by reaching the Wimbledon final on Friday, and he will get a chance to beat the man he is replacing — defending champion Rafael Nadal.
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REDBLUEAMERICA: Should paid sick leave for workers be mandatory?
When President Obama took office in 2009, his administration backed an effort to require businesses to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The legislation didn’t go anywhere at the federal level, but it’s picking up steam at the state and municipal rungs.
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Bull kills farm worker
FARMINGTON — A 55-year-old man was killed by a bull early Friday morning at Sandy River Farms.
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Judicial system failed by not forcing Lake’s trial
Jim Loomis (letter, June 25) asked how Steven Lake got to pull the trigger. It comes down to irresponsibility and selfishness on his part. He can’t put the blame on others. He did it. Lake was mentally ill and did not get the help he needed. Even though he sought counseling, if he wasn’t totally […]
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WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER: Coach brings European flair to U.S. team
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — The American women haven’t looked the same since Pia Sundhage got her hands on them.
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BASKETBALL: KV YMCA men’s league keeps players involved
AUGUSTA — Sean McNally said his competitive fire is gone, that it dried up and blew away as soon as the University of Maine men’s basketball team ended the 2010-11 season with a loss to Hartford in the first round of the America East tournament in March.