ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler had another leadoff homer and Adrian Beltre hit a grand slam to help power the Texas Rangers to a 12-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night.
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FINAL FOUR: Butler beats VCU, returns to title game
HOUSTON — “We’re not done yet! Unfinished business, baby!” That was the rallying cry from the Butler Bulldogs, who are headed back to the title game, not as lovable underdogs but a team intent on making up for last year’s heartbreak.
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FINAL FOUR: UConn holds on for win over Kentucky
HOUSTON — Kemba Walker scored 18 points Saturday night to help Connecticut keep its remarkable postseason run going with a 56-55 victory over Kentucky that placed the Huskies one win away from their third, and most improbable, NCAA title.
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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Chadwick an instant hit at USM
University of Southern Maine baseball coach Ed Flaherty was a little surprised one day in preseason to see senior Josh Mackey taking groundballs at second base.
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Maine fishermen weigh in on effect of regulations
A year ago, Rob Odlin of Scarborough was predicting the demise of his groundfishing career.
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Airport opens in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The taxiway and twin runways that cover more than 700 acres here were empty on Wednesday. The only sound was wind whipping across the vast open space; the only human presence was crew of electricians fixing lights at a distant windsock.
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Foundation offers scholarships
AUGUSTA — The Calumet Education Foundation has multiple scholarships and grants available to local students.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL BOYS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Gardiner’s Cassidy successful on 2 fronts
Gardiner Area High School boys basketball coach Jason Cassidy wasn’t satisfied with last year’s 5-13 record and began work on improvement shortly after the season ended.
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Farming in Whitcomb’s blood
AUGUSTA — Where Walt Whitcomb comes from, people know what it means when the cows are out.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Trahan leads Tiger turnaround
It’s tough to miss the pipes on Mike Trahan. With biceps that bulge like a bodybuilder’s, the Gardiner Area High School senior more resembles a light heavyweight wrestler or a running back.