PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who shot and injured a Rhode Island police officer during an exchange of gunfire outside a laundromat in 2019 has been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison. Tyrone Robinson, 22, of Providence was sentenced this week after pleading no contest to several charges including intent to commit murder, […]
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Frederic scores twice to propel Bruins past Kings 5-2
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a cross-country trip, the Boston Bruins followed up their win in the Winter Classic with another milestone victory. Trent Frederic scored twice in 34 seconds during the third period as the Bruins extended their point streak to 12 games and posted their 30th win […]
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Tatum’s rare triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, 124-95
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jayson Tatum and the Celtics answered a head-scratching loss with the Boston star’s second career triple-double in a blowout of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Tatum had 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Celtics ended Dallas’ seven-game winning streak with a 124-95 victory […]
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Vermont defeats Bryant 74-64
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Aaron Deloney had 19 points and Vermont beat Bryant 74-64 on Thursday night. Deloney shot 5 for 11 (5 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free throw line for the Catamounts (8-8). Matt Veretto finished 6 of 9 from the field to add 13 points. TJ […]
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First woman elected Massachusetts governor sworn in
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Maura Healey, the first woman and first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected governor of Massachusetts, was sworn into office at the Statehouse Thursday, pledging to lead “with empathy and with equity.” Healey’s elevation to governor signals a political shift in the state’s top elected office […]
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‘Gut-wrenching’: Rising star state lawmaker killed in crash
By SUSAN HAIGH and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state representative, considered a rising political star, was killed when a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into his vehicle early Thursday morning as he returned home from the governor’s inauguration ball, state police said. The other driver also died. Quentin Williams, a […]
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Martin scores 23 as Rhode Island beats Fordham 82-79
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Malik Martin had 23 points in Rhode Island’s 82-79 win against Fordham on Wednesday night. Martin added six rebounds for the Rams (5-9, 1-1 Atlantic 10). Ishmael Leggett scored 17 points, going 5 of 9 from the floor, including 2 for 4 from distance, and 5 for 6 from the line. […]
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Efosa’s 27 leads Providence women past Creighton 79-75
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Grace Efosa more than doubled her career-high with 27 points and Providence won its first Big East Conference game of the season with a 79-75 win over No. 25 Creighton on Wednesday. Janai Crooms added 14 points for the Friars (10-6, 1-4), including the final free throw with less than a second left. […]
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NFL still considering scheduling options, Week 18 unchanged
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is still considering various options following the suspension of the Bills-Bengals game, including possibly eliminating the bye week before the Super Bowl. The Bills-Patriots game set for Sunday in Buffalo and the rest of the Week 18 games remain on schedule. The pivotal Bills-Bengals game was suspended […]
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Thunder blow out Celtics 150-117 without Gilgeous-Alexander
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City’s top scorer was out, so everybody pitched in to make things work. Josh Giddey scored a season-high 25 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 150-117 on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who ranks among the […]
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Charges against man arrested during abortion rally dismissed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a man arrested during an abortion protest in Rhode Island last summer, according to court records and the man’s lawyer. Nicholas Morrell, 31, of Warwick, was arrested during a protest at the State House on June 25 held in response to the decision released the same day by […]
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Move on from COVID? Child care disruptions continue
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America Forty-seven. That’s how many days of child care Kathryn Anne Edwards’ 3-year-old son has missed in the past year. RSV, COVID-19 and two bouts of the dreaded preschool scourge of hand, foot and mouth disease struck one after another. The illnesses were so disruptive that […]
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Slajchert’s 31 lead Pennsylvania over Brown 76-68
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Clark Slajchert’s 31 points led Pennsylvania over Brown 76-68 in an Ivy League opener on Monday night. Slajchert was 11 of 18 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Quakers (8-7). Jordan Dingle scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 […]
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DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic on Monday at Fenway Park. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves for Boston, which […]
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Fenway Park transforms for NHL’s 14th annual Winter Classic
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Fenway Park, the majors’ oldest active ballpark, was transformed into an outdoor hockey arena for the NHL’s 14th annual Winter Classic on Monday afternoon. With the logos of the two teams — the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins — hanging high atop the seats above the park’s […]
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Insider Q&A: Navier CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer Sampriti Bhattacharyya is bringing a 30-foot electric yacht to the upcoming CES gadget show in Las Vegas. The co-founder and CEO of electric hydrofoil startup Navier said she hopes her company’s debut line of luxury boats helps spark a broader shift to a cleaner maritime industry, much like Tesla […]
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Jokic has triple-double, Nuggets top Celtics after rim delay
By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists, and the hot-shooting Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 123-111 on Sunday night in a matchup of NBA conference leaders that was delayed about 35 minutes because a powerful dunk bent one of the rims. Jokic hit […]
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Tuch’s 2nd goal gives Sabres 4-3 win in OT over Bruins
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Alex Tuch scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied for a 4-3 victory over the NHL-best Boston Bruins on Saturday for their sixth straight win. Tage Thompson scored his team-leading 27th goal and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 37 shots for the […]
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Kenney puts up 29 as Bryant beats Binghamton 82-78
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Kenney’s 29 points helped Bryant defeat Binghamton 82-78 on Saturday. Kenney added six rebounds for the Bulldogs (10-4). Earl Timberlake added 16 points while going 4 of 9 and 8 of 12 from the free throw line, and he also had 11 rebounds. Doug Edert was 4 of 6 shooting […]
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Reece has 18 in Duquesne’s 72-61 win against Rhode Island
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Joe Reece had 18 points in Duquesne’s 72-61 win against Rhode Island on Saturday. Reece added five rebounds for the Dukes (11-4, 1-1 Atlantic-10 Conference). Dae Dae Grant scored 14 points and added nine rebounds. Jimmy Clark III shot 3 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 […]
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Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK’d by new state laws
By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press Taxes will fall and minimum wages rise for residents in numerous states as a variety of new laws take effect Sunday that could impact people’s finances and, in some cases, their personal liberties. Some new laws could affect access to abortion. Others will ease restrictions on […]
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Massachusetts elected officials to see pay hike in new year
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers will see their pay jump in the new year, as will statewide officeholders including the incoming governor. Minimum wage workers will also see a modest increase. Lawmaker pay hinges on changes to the state’s median household income. The median household income in Massachusetts rose by […]
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Woman sues Steven Tyler, alleging child sex assault in 1970s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who has previously said Steven Tyler had an illicit sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager is now suing the Aerosmith frontman for sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit brought by Julia Misley was filed Tuesday under a 2019 California law that gave adult victims […]
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Recreational marijuana dispensaries on the rise in Vermont
By LISA RATHKE Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — In the first three months that Vermont has allowed the retail sale of marijuana for adult recreational use, the number of dispensaries around the state has grown from just three to about 25, with several more are expected to open soon. Vermont is among nearly two […]
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Tua Tagovailoa officially out with concussion at New England
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game at New England after suffering a concussion in Miami’s Christmas Day loss to Green Bay. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that Tagovailoa is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol and is day to day as he […]
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Editorial Roundup: New England
Bangor Daily News. December 28, 2022. Editorial: Mainers gave us many reasons to be hopeful this year Over the course of the last year, we’ve written a lot about things that have gone wrong. Government failures. Natural disasters. Irresponsible campaign messaging. Policy squabbles between elected officials. Sometimes the many problems of the day can feel […]
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Providence defeats Butler 72-52
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Devin Carter’s 21 points helped Providence defeat Butler 72-52 on Thursday night. Carter had four steals for the Friars (11-3). Ed Croswell scored 15 points while going 5 of 7 and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, and added 10 rebounds. Jared Bynum was 4 of 7 shooting (1 for […]
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US Census Bureau redefines meaning of ‘urban’ America
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press More than 1,100 cities, towns and villages in the U.S. lost their status as urban areas on Thursday as the U.S. Census Bureau released a new list of places considered urban based on revised criteria. Around 4.2 million residents living in 1,140 small cities, hamlets, towns and villages that lost […]
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Northwestern wins 5th straight, 63-58 over Brown
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Chase Audige scored 24 points, Boo Buie added 15 points and Northwestern beat Brown 63-58 on Thursday for its fifth straight victory. Audige and Buie combined for 23 of Northwestern’s 33 second-half points. But Audige and Buie both struggled from the field, going 12 of 33, and Northwestern shot just 34.5% […]
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Maine gives Sugarloaf ski area permission for big expansion
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) — A big expansion that would add new ski trails, a lift and hundreds of units of housing at the Sugarloaf ski resort in Carrabassett Valley has been approved by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. In an order released on Tuesday, the department approved the $104 million project for Sugarloaf’s […]
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Police: Death of 3-year-old Maine girl ruled a homicide
EDGECOMB, Maine (AP) — The death of a 3-year-old Edgecomb girl on Christmas Day has been ruled a homicide, Maine State Police said. The Lincoln County sheriff’s department and rescue crews responded to a residence on Sunday morning after receiving a 911 call that a child was not breathing. The child was taken to the […]
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Auriemma’s No. 8 Huskies again dealing with wave of injuries
By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This season certainly hasn’t unfolded the way Geno Auriemma envisioned. His UConn Huskies weathered a run of injuries and illness to reach the NCAA Tournament championship game last season, and the core of that team was supposed to be back this year. Or so he […]
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Patrice Bergeron breaks late tie, Bruins beat Devils 3-1
By DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored the tiebreaker with 4:08 remaining in the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Wednesday night. Trent Frederic and Pavel Zacha also scored for NHL-leading Boston, which improved to 28-4-3. Linus Ullmark made 26 saves. “It’s […]
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‘It’s just horrendous’: Highway fatalities top 170 in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine is likely to finish the year with its highest number of highway fatalities in 15 years, as a pandemic trend of speeding and reckless driving continues across the state, officials said. The unofficial number of highway deaths stood at 177 on Wednesday, making it the worst year since 2007, when […]
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Talbot shines as Senators beat Bruins 3-2 in shootout
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat had the only goal of the shootout Tuesday night as the Ottawa Senators snapped a three-game slide with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. DeBrincat and Tim Stutzle scored second-period goals for the Senators (15-16-3) while Cam Talbot made 49 saves including 26 in the third period alone. […]
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Connecticut firefighter dies from injuries sustained at fire
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A 22-year veteran of the North Haven Fire Department has died from injuries he sustained while working at an early morning blaze at a four-family home on Monday, the fire chief confirmed, calling the death a tragic loss for his department. The incident occurred while firefighters were battling the blaze. […]
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Despite back-to-back blunders, Patriots playoff hopes alive
That the New England Patriots are still alive in the AFC playoff race is not a credit to them as much as the good fortune of chasing some teams that have bumbled their way into Christmas even worse. Miami has lost four consecutive games. The Jets have lost four in a row. The Titans have […]
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Western NY death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo residents hovered around space heaters, hunted for cars buried in snow drifts and looked for more victims Monday, after 28 people died in one of the worst weather-related disasters ever to hit western New York. The rest of the United States also was reeling […]
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Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow […]
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18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the country, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and leaving millions of people on edge about the possibility of Christmas Eve blackouts. The storm unleashed […]
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Late, critical mistake costs Patriots for 2nd straight week
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — For the second straight week, the fate of the New England Patriots was sealed on a late-game mistake. Entering a crucial three-game stretch with little margin for error, the Patriots saw their playoff hopes pushed further in the wrong direction when Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled the ball […]
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Winter storm batters US power, snarling Christmas travel
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JILL BLEED Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A battering winter storm knocked out power to 1.7 million homes and businesses across the United States on Saturday, left millions more to worry about the prospect of further outages and crippled police, fire departments and an airport in snow-blown New York state. […]
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Pastrnak and Ullmark lead Bruins past struggling Devils, 4-3
By PAT PICKENS Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — David Pastrnak scored two of Boston’s four second-period goals, and linemates David Krejci and Pavel Zacha each had two assists in the Bruins’ 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. Patrice Bergeron and Jake DeBrusk also scored for the Bruins, and Linus Ullmark […]
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Brown’s 4th quarter carries Celtics past T-Wolves, 121-109
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics pull away for a 121-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night that halted their season-worst three-game losing streak. Jayson Tatum had 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists, […]
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Massive winter storm brings rolling blackouts, power outages
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JILL BLEED Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or […]
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Massachusetts woman charged with fatally poisoning boyfriend
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman charged with fatally poisoning her boyfriend with a chemical commonly found in antifreeze and deicing fluid pleaded not guilty to murder and was held without bail at her arraignment Friday. Judy Church, 64, of Salisbury, is charged in the death of Leroy Fowler, according to the Essex district […]
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Park construction manager pays $1.9M over minority hiring
BOSTON (AP) — The company that oversaw the construction of a minor league baseball park in Massachusetts has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle allegations that it failed to live up to its pledge of giving a certain portion of the work on the project to women- and minority-owned businesses, the state attorney […]
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Nick Foligno breaks 3rd-period tie, Bruins beat Jets 3-2
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Nick Foligno broke a tie midway through the third period, Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Thursday night. The Bruins improved to 26-4-2 and 18-0-2 at home. Foligno scored from the left circle off a […]
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Key witness in case against ex-Providence Mayor Cianci dies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Antonio Freitas, a key witness in the federal Plunder Dome case that exposed rampant corruption in Providence City Hall and sent Mayor Buddy Cianci and other city officials to prison, has died. Freitas died peacefully on Tuesday of natural causes surrounded by his family, one of his children, Kimberly Balkcom, confirmed […]
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International migration drove US population growth in 2022
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration, and the nation now has 333.2 million residents, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Net international migration — the number of people moving into the U.S. minus the number […]
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Man who had more than 200 guns at home to plead guilty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man found with an arsenal of more than 200 guns at his home along with thousands of rounds of ammunition and a flamethrower has agreed to plead guilty to some federal charges, according to court documents. At a date to be determined, Ronald Andruchuk, 38, will plead guilty to lying […]
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Sunday’s World Cup final most-watched soccer match in U.S.
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States. With Nielsen and Fox releasing the “match only” rating on Wednesday, Sunday’s match had an English- and Spanish-language total combined audience of 26,726,000. […]
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States contend with short timeline to correct broadband map
By KAVISH HARJAI Associated Press/Report for America LOS ANGELES (AP) — States are racing against a deadline to challenge the map federal officials will use to divvy up the nation’s largest-ever investment in high-speed internet. At stake is a share of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, part of the infrastructure measure […]
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The AP Interview: Vermont Sen. Leahy ponders his legacy
By WILSON RING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Patrick Leahy lingered on a narrow balcony on the west side of the U.S. Capitol, soaking in a panoramic view of the National Mall, the Washington Monument and, beyond, the Lincoln Memorial. “Now this I will miss,” he said. As Leahy closes out a Senate career […]
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Lawmakers using spending bill to delay lobster restrictions
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s congressional delegation is using the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill to try to delay for six years new protections for endangered whales to protect Maine’s lobster industry. The amendment would leave existing lobster fishing regulations in place for the time being, thwarting new restrictions aimed at protecting North […]
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Company asks judge to delay demolition of Vermont school
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The manufacturer of chemicals that are prompting Vermont’s largest city to tear down its high school wants to delay the demolition, saying that to do so now would result in the destruction of evidence. Burlington’s school board sued Monsanto in federal court on Dec. 9, more than two years after PCBs were found […]
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Maine woman sentenced to 47 years in death of 3-year-old son
BELFAST,Maine (AP) — A Maine woman convicted in the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son — a crime that led to child welfare reforms in the state — was sentenced to 47 years in prison on Tuesday. Jessica Trefethen, 36, of Stockton Springs, was convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of her son, […]
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Ex-Rep. Joe Kennedy III named envoy to Northern Ireland
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration named former Rep. Joe Kennedy III as a special envoy to Northern Ireland on Monday, turning to a member of a storied Irish American political dynasty to deal with post-Brexit economic tensions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Kennedy’s appointment as economic affairs envoy to Northern Ireland. Kennedy “will […]
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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — For all the worries about inflation and the economy, Americans aren’t scrimping on a centerpiece of many celebrations this holiday season: the Christmas tree. Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying […]
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Disastrous last play sums up day of mistakes by Patriots
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — New England coach Bill Belichick uttered the same word 10 times during a postgame press conference that lasted a little more than four minutes. “Mistake.” It summed up the Patriots’ 30-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with by far the biggest miscue coming […]
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Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun Patriots
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The New England Patriots decided playing for overtime wasn’t enough. They avoided OT, but not in the way they intended. On the final play of regulation, Rhamondre Stevenson took a handoff, found running room and gained 23 yards. Then he went off-script, flipping the ball […]
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Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday. Franz Wagner added 12 points and Bol Bol had 11 with […]
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Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas
By JEFF MARTIN and JULIE WALKER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for much of the nation as an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States. “We’re looking at much-below normal temperatures, potentially record-low temperatures leading up to the Christmas holiday,” said Zack […]
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Tucker scores 15, Georgia State defeats Rhode Island 75-66
ATLANTA (AP) — Brenden Tucker had 15 points in Georgia State’s 75-66 win against Rhode Island on Sunday. Tucker was 4 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Panthers (6-5). Dwon Odom scored 14 points and added eight assists. Evan Johnson also scored […]
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State House homeless encampment removed after legal fight
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Workers removed tents set up outside of Rhode Island’s State House on Saturday after a judge sided with Democratic Gov. Dan McKee in a lawsuit over the people who had been camping there to protest a lack of adequate housing. The ACLU and the R.I. Center for Justice had sued on […]
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NHL-best Bruins honor Patrice Bergeron; beat Columbus 4-2
BY KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci scored a go-ahead, power-play goal and the Boston Bruins remained unbeaten in regulation at home with a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. David Pastrnak also had a power-play goal, Taylor Hall scored on a delayed penalty and backup goalie Jeremy Swayman, […]
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Hopkins puts up 24 in Providence’s 71-67 win over Seton Hall
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins had 24 points in Providence’s 71-67 victory against Seton Hall on Saturday. Ed Croswell’s dunk with 2:55 remaining was the last field goal for Providence, giving the Friars a 65-58 lead. They closed out the game by making 6 free throws in 6 attempts. Hopkins added 10 rebounds for […]
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McGhee’s 22 help Liberty knock off Bryant 82-62
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Darius McGhee had 22 points in Liberty’s 82-62 win over Bryant on Saturday. McGhee shot 8 for 16, including 5 for 11 from beyond the arc for the Flames (7-4). Kyle Rode scored 17 points and added five assists. Brody Peebles recorded 16 points and was 5 of 7 shooting, including […]
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Moritz Wagner powers Magic past NBA-leading Celtics 117-109
By BRENDAN McGAIR Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Moritz Wagner scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero added 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109 on Friday night. Franz Wagner scored 19 points as Orlando won its fifth straight game — the first four coming at home. The Magic outrebounded the Celtics […]
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Patriots complete stay out West with key game at Las Vegas
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — If the New England Patriots make the playoffs, their weeklong stay out West likely will be a major reason. They remained in Arizona this past week after beating the Cardinals 27-13 on Monday night, training in Tucson. That victory put the Patriots, at 7-6, in position for […]
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Claudine Gay to be Harvard’s 1st Black president, 2nd woman
By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Thursday that Claudine Gay will become its 30th president, making her the first Black person and the second woman to lead the Ivy League school. Gay, who is currently a dean at the university and a democracy scholar, will become president July 1. She […]
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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker to be next NCAA president
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, stepping in to lead an organization with diminished power amid sweeping change across college sports. The NCAA announced Thursday that Baker will replace Mark Emmert as the head of the largest college sports governing body in the country, with […]
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Sandy Hook anniversary: Biden cites ‘societal guilt’ on guns
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the U.S. “should have societal guilt” for the slow pace of action on restricting access to firearms as he marked the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Twenty students and six educators died in the massacre […]
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Governor McKee taps National Guard to help run warming station
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s governor said Wednesday that he activated the state National Guard to help run a warming station in Providence for the homeless. The move comes as Democratic Gov. Dan McKee faces a lawsuit over his decision to evict people camping in tents outside of Rhode Island’s State House. More than […]
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Celtics blow big lead, rally back, beat Lakers 122-118 in OT
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 44 points, Jaylen Brown added five of his 25 in overtime, and the Boston Celtics blew a 20-point lead in the second half before rallying from a late 13-point deficit for a thrilling 122-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday […]
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Bruins’ DeBrusk, Pastrnak score in shootout to beat Isles
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak each scored in a shootout to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. DeBrusk also had two goals and an assist in regulation, and Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for Boston, improving his record […]
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Leggett and Rhode Island earn 77-75 OT win over UMass-Lowell
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael Leggett scored 19 points, including five in the overtime, as Rhode Island knocked off UMass-Lowell 77-75 on Tuesday night. Brayon Freeman scored in the final second for Rhode Island to force overtime tied at 64. Leggett made a pair of free throws with six seconds remaining in overtime to cap […]
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US study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs in system
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — A large study by U.S. highway safety regulators found that more than half the people injured or killed in traffic crashes had one or more drugs, or alcohol, in their bloodstreams. Also, just over 54% of injured drivers had drugs or alcohol in their systems, with […]
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Leonard, George lead Clippers over NBA-best Celtics, 113-93
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard came to the bench with a message for his Los Angeles Clippers teammates. “Told the guys, ‘Let’s get out and run, let’s play faster,’” coach Tyronn Lue said. Behind 26 points from Paul George and Leonard’s season highs of 25 points and nine rebounds, the […]
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A decade after Sandy Hook, grief remains but hope grows
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — They would have been 16 or 17 this year. High school juniors. The children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012 should have spent this year thinking about college, taking their SATs and getting their driver’s licenses. Maybe attending their first prom. […]
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Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan was simply trying to do his job, running over to make sure that teammate Kyle Dugger made the tackle on a routine play. Suddenly, he saw a football on the ground. McMillan scooped it up and ran 23 yards for the […]
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CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids and now want to know by Dec. 31 whether states are accepting the deals. States announced final details Monday of settlements that the […]
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Boston requires captions on TVs in restaurants, banks, gyms
BOSTON (AP) — Restaurants, bars, banks, gyms, and other public venues in Boston with televisions are now required to turn on the closed-captioning function to increase access for people with disabilities. “Improving communications access in public spaces across Boston is critical to Boston truly being for everyone,” said Mayor Michelle Wu, who signed a City […]
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Bruins beat Golden Knights 3-1 in battle of division leaders
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored early in the third period to put Boston ahead for good, and the Bruins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 Sunday in a matchup of division leaders. DeBrusk’s shot, which came on a terrific pass from Pavel Zacha over sliding Vegas defenseman […]
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Timberlake nets 23 in Bryant’s 104-97 OT win over Manhattan
RIVERDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Earl Timberlake had 23 points in Bryant’s 104-97 overtime victory over Manhattan on Sunday. Timberlake had 10 rebounds for the Bulldogs (8-3). Antwan Walker scored 20 points and added eight rebounds. Sherif Kenney shot 8 for 15 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw […]
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Providence defeats Albany (NY) 93-55
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ed Croswell had 18 points in Providence’s 93-55 win against Albany (NY) on Saturday. Croswell also had seven rebounds for the Friars (8-3). Noah Locke scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Rafael Castro recorded […]
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Leggett’s 16 lead Rhode Island over Army 77-67
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Ishmael Leggett’s 16 points and 10 rebounds helped Rhode Island defeat Army 77-67 on Saturday. Brayon Freeman scored 13 points and added six assists and three steals for the Rams (3-7). Jalen Carey recorded 12 points and was 4 of 6 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. […]
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Coyotes end 19-game losing streak to Bruins with 4-3 win
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes’ return to the Mullett turned into one big streak-ending party. Lawson Crouse scored his second goal with 13.5 seconds left in the third period and the Coyotes returned home to end a 19-game losing streak to the Boston Bruins with a 4-3 […]
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Kenney’s 21 lead Bryant over Stony Brook 79-60
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Sherif Kenney’s 21 points helped Bryant defeat Stony Brook 79-60 on Friday night. Kenney had 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-3). Charles Pride scored 20 points and added eight rebounds. Antwan Walker was 6 of 10 shooting (1 for 3 from distance) to finish with 14 points, while adding five blocks. […]
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Red Sox sign reliever Chris Martin to $17.5M, 2-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — Right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $17.5 million, two-year contract on Thursday. Martin gets a $4 million signing bonus, of which $1 million is payable this month, $1.5 million next June and $1.5 million in June 2024. He has salaries of $6 million next season and $7.5 […]
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Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes. President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize […]
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Underachieving Cardinals searching for win vs. Patriots
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona’s Kliff Kingsbury says it’s an honor to coach against his former mentor Bill Belichick. It’s safe to say the student could really use a win over his teacher. The underachieving Cardinals have lost four of their past five heading into a home game against […]
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Zelenskyy quip, Trump conspiracy top 2022 notable quote list
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A tart retort by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to a U.S. offer of help and a call by former U.S. President Donald Trump for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution top a Yale Law School librarian’s list of the most notable quotations of 2022. In February, only days after […]
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Murderous 1600s pirate hid out in US colonies with impunity
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — One tarnished silver coin at a time, the ground is yielding new evidence that in the late 1600s, one of the world’s most ruthless pirates wandered the American colonies with impunity. Newly surfaced documents also strengthen the case that English buccaneer Henry Every — the target […]
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Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to easy 125-98 win over Suns
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The hardest task these days for the Boston Celtics might be staying humble. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points, Malcolm Brogdon added 16 off the bench and the rolling Celtics embarrassed the sloppy Phoenix Suns 125-98 on Wednesday night. “You enjoy the moment, […]
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Hall, Pastrnak spark Bruins in 4-0 win over banged-up Avs
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Taylor Hall scored twice and had an assist, Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Boston Bruins cruised to a 4-0 win over the banged-up Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic added goals for the […]
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Hopkins’ 22 lead Providence over Manhattan 99-59
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 22 points as Providence beat Manhattan 99-59 on Wednesday night. Hopkins added 11 rebounds for the Friars (7-3). Ed Croswell scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 8 from the field and 3 for 7 from the line, and added six rebounds and three steals. Samir Stewart finished […]
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Brown defeats Rhode Island 59-58
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 14 points as Brown beat Rhode Island 59-58 on Wednesday night. Lilly also contributed three steals for the Bears (6-4). Kalu Anya scored nine points while going 3 of 8 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and added 14 rebounds. Paxson Wojcik recorded eight […]
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AP source: Red Sox sign Jansen to $32 million, 2-year deal
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Veteran closer Kenley Jansen and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $32 million, two-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a […]
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Nantucket’s topless beaches bylaw approved by state
NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — A bylaw that allows anyone, regardless of gender, to go topless on Nantucket’s beaches has been approved by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office. The Gender Equality on Beaches bylaw amendment passed 327-242 at the resort island’s town meeting in May, but the attorney general’s office had to review the measure to ensure that […]