The Red Sox are off their worst start since 1945, when they lost a team-record eight straight. Boston, favored by many to win the World Series, returns to Fenway Park for its home opener Friday against the New York Yankees.
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Pirate named AHL’s top rookie for 3rd season
In 54 games, Luke Adam leads all AHL rookies with 28 goals.
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Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants
His comments give weight to an idea that is politically sensitive in both nations and which Iraq officially rejects.
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Maine House approves BPA ban
Three House Republican freshmen – including Heather Sirocki of Scarborough – opposed the measure.
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Obama threatens to vetoGOP budget extension plan
House Republicans advance legislation to avoid a government shutdown for one more week, cut spending and fully fund the Pentagon, but the White House labels the measure a distraction and says President Barack Obama would veto it.
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House OKs bill to clarify casino distance rule
The bill makes clear that the 100-mile minimum distance between casinos be measured in road miles, not air miles.
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Federal shutdown would close Acadia
Maine has more than 11,000 federal workers, but it’s not yet clear how many of them might be asked to stay home.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Japan coast
Japan’s meteorological agency issues a tsunami warning but cancels it about 90 minutes later.
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Aroostook Republicans set up fund to buy mural
The Aroostook County Republican Committee creates a website to raise $60,000 so the state can take ownership of the art work.