BOSTON — How much longer can Zdeno Chara keep this up? The Boston Bruins defenseman — and leader in ice time — will turn 42 this season, and sooner or later the window will close on his opportunity to skate around the ice again with the Stanley Cup. For his teammates, that means focusing on […]
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Norman Dubois
AUBURN — Norman Dubois, 79, of Auburn died at the Hospice House on Monday, Sept. 17, after a battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1939, the son of Albert and Florida Nolin Dubois. Norman had his formal education at St. Peter’s School and graduated from St. Dominic’s in 1957. He was always competitive, either […]
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Bruins trade defenseman Adam McQuaid to Rangers; team heading to China for exhibitions
BOSTON — The New York Rangers have acquired defenseman Adam McQuaid from the Boston Bruins for defenseman Steven Kampfer and two draft picks. The teams announced the trade Tuesday before the Bruins flew to China for two exhibition games. Boston gets a 2019 fourth-round pick and a conditional seventh-rounder in a move that clears space […]
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Dennis Emile Lessard
LEWISTON — It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our youngest brother, Dennis Emile Lessard. Dennis was welcomed home by the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 1. Dennis was born Feb. 24, 1961, the son of Armand (Rusty) Lessard and Therese (Aube) Myrand. Dennis was raised in Lewiston and attended Lewiston schools. He held […]
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Bruins to retire Rick Middleton’s No. 16 sweater
BOSTON (AP) — Rick Middleton’s No. 16 is headed to the TD Garden rafters. The Bruins say Middleton’s sweater will be retired by the team on Nov. 29, before its game against the New York Islanders. Middleton becomes the 11th player in franchise history to have his number retired by Boston. He joins Lionel Hitchman, […]
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Robert Saucier
AUBURN — Robert Saucier, 73, of Lewiston died peacefully Saturday, June 23, at the Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lewiston on July 4, 1944, a son of the late Ivan and Theresa (Bouchard) Saucier. He was educated in Lewiston schools. He was a member of the Pathway Vineyard […]
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Bruins re-sign forward Sean Kuraly to three-year deal
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Sean Kuraly to a three-year deal. The contract has an annual cap hit of $1.275 million, the team said. Kuraly scored six goals last season, his first full season in the NHL. He had two goals and a pair of assists in the playoffs. Also Tuesday, the Bruins […]
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NHL: Bruins sign Moore, former Maineiac Halak
The Boston Bruins have added seven players on the first day of NHL free agency, including defenseman John Moore and former Lewiston Maineiacs goaltender Jaroslav Halak. Moore is a 10-year veteran who spent the last three seasons with the New Jersey Devils. He got a five-year deal with an annual cap hit of $2.75 million. […]
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Bruins among suitors for John Tavares
(AP) — The first big free agent re-signing with his own team is just the beginning of what’s to come around the NHL. Defenseman John Carlson signed a $64 million, eight-year deal with the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. His agent and the representatives for other pending unrestricted free agents were able to start talking […]
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Albert 'Cliff' Harris
WILTON — Albert “Cliff” Clifton Harris, 81, passed away peacefully Friday, June 15, in Wilton, surrounded by family. He was born August 25, 1936, in Wilton, the son of Albert Ross Harris and Florence Austin Harris Bickford. Cliff graduated from Wilton Academy in 1954, where he was an outstanding athlete. He attended Northeastern University. His professional […]