TOPSHAM — Barbara Purinton Hutchinson, 88, passed away at The Highlands, Topsham on Friday, Sept. 29. She was born Oct. 21, 1928, in Brunswick, the fifth child of Edith Hamlin Purinton and Ernest Augustus Purinton. Barbara attended Brunswick schools, including the Pleasant Street School and Hawthorne Elementary. She was a majorette with the school band, participated […]
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Celtics Media Day: Kyrie Irving excited about joining revamped Boston big three
CANTON, Mass. (AP) — Gordon Hayward was looking forward to playing with Isaiah Thomas, one of the Celtics players who recruited him to Boston during his whirlwind free agency. By the time Hayward steps on the parquet floor, though, there will be another All-Star point guard dishing out the ball. Thomas is out, shipped to […]
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IAABO basketball referee clinics offered
AUBURN — The International Association of Approved Basketball Officials 21 will be holding rules instruction for prospective basketball officials. Candidates must be 18 years of age to take the test and work in the 2017-2018 season. If you have played the game, still enjoy being involved, and would like to make extra money, this may be […]
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Done: AP Source says Cavs getting 2020 pick from Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) looks to pass in front of Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) and center Nikola Vucevic during a game in March in Orlando, Fla. A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cavaliers have finalized their blockbuster deal with Boston involving All-Star guards Irving and Isaiah Thomas by getting […]
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Isaiah Thomas says ‘I am not damaged’ in ESPN interview
Guard Isaiah Thomas (4) plays in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Detroit Pistons in Boston on Jan. 30, 2017. Thomas believes he will fully recover from a right hip injury that has threatened to void his recent trade to Cleveland. Thomas, who was dealt by the Celtics to the Cavaliers last week for star […]
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Former UMaine guard Wes Myers joins South Carolina men’s basketball team
University of Maine’s Wes Myers, right, goes to the basket past Central Connecticut State University’s Eric Bowles during their basketball game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor in November 2016. Former University of Maine guard Wes Myers — who was suspended from the team last February — will play his final season of college […]
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Gavin Kane hired as women's basketball coach at UMPI
Former Mt. Blue coach Gavin Kane has been hired to be the women’s basketball coach at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. PRESQUE ISLE — Gavin Kane, who has coached several local high school and college teams, has been hired by the University of Maine at Presque Isle as the head coach of the […]
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Celtics to face Cavaliers on NBA's opening night
NEW YORK — The Golden State Warriors will open their title defense by hosting Houston in Chris Paul’s Rockets debut on Oct. 17, the NBA’s earliest opening night in 37 years. Cleveland and Boston will play an Eastern Conference finals rematch earlier that night to begin the 2017-18 season, the league announced Thursday. The Warriors […]
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Fleming family moves to Bangor, closer to UMaine hoops star Andrew
Life and athletics have been truly a family affair for the Flemings of South Paris. Whether it’s involved following sons Andrew and Matthew as they have emerged among the state’s top basketball players of recent vintage or supporting twin daughters Abby and Libby as they develop in their chosen sports, parents Brian and Gretchen Fleming […]
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Wilfred 'Chuck' Pinkham
STRONG — Wilfred “Chuck” Pinkham, 84, of Strong passed away Friday, July 21, at his home. He was born on May 17, 1933, to Forrest and Alma (Stevens) Pinkham on the family farm in Freeman. Wilfred was one of 17 children. Chuck was educated in the schools of Kingfield. He worked for a local lumberman […]