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Independent US Sen. Angus King faces 3 challengers in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King is seeking another term that would make him the oldest senator to serve from Maine, but three candidates are vying to end his three-decade political run. King, who was first elected to the Senate in 2012, said he still can...
Former Marine, NASCAR driver compete for pivotal congressional seat in Maine
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate known for defying party orthodoxy, is defending his seat in Congress against Austin Theriault, a stock car driver and Republican state lawmaker. The matchup between Golden and Theriault is one of a handful of...
Freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel help No. 7 Duke roll past Maine 96-62 in season opener
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Star freshman Cooper Flagg had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists in his college debut, and No. 7 Duke beat Maine 96-62 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams. The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg — the nation’s top-ranked recruit and a...
Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — For several decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities at a funeral home and cemetery in Seattle. The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each...
No. 7 Duke hosts Maine to open season
Maine Black Bears at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -29.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Duke begins the season at home against Maine. Duke finished 27-9 overall...
No. 7 Duke Blue Devils begin season at home against the Maine Black Bears
Maine Black Bears at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -29; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Duke hosts Maine for the season opener. Duke went 15-3 at home a season ago...
Barnes runs for 203 yards, 3 TDs as Oklahoma routs Maine 59-14
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns, and Oklahoma dominated Maine 59-14 on Saturday. Barnes said the day was more about the Sooners ending their three-game losing streak and getting their offense going after struggling all...
Local school staple 'Lost on a Mountain in Maine' from 1939 hits the big screen nationwide
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Most Maine schoolchildren know about the boy lost for more than a week in 1939 after climbing the state’s tallest mountain. Now the rest of the U.S. is getting in on the story. Opening in 650 movie theaters on Friday, “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” tells...
Bridges in Yellowstone and Denali parks are among dozens getting federally funded upgrades
Federal highway officials on Thursday announced $635 million to repair or replace numerous old and outdated bridges ranging from Alaska to Maine, including a couple located in popular national parks. The grants for more than 70 small- and medium-size bridges in 19 states mark the...
Oklahoma tries to end 3-game losing skid against FCS opponent Maine
Maine (4-4) at Oklahoma (4-4), Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET (SECN+/ESPN+). BetMGM College Football Odds: Oklahoma by 34 1/2. Series record: First meeting. What's at stake? Oklahoma has lost three straight and has already fired its offensive...
