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 […]
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Jean Boutin McQuade
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jean Boutin McQuade of Rumford passed away March 20, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Jean was born on July 8, 1926, in Boston, Mass. Jean was raised in Plymouth, Mass. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University. There she met and married fellow student James Harold McQuade Sr. They settled in Rumford […]
Red Sox, Yanks bring two best records into fight for first place
NEW YORK — Baseball’s most bitter rivals, ready to tangle once again. And this time, the Red Sox and Yankees bring the two best records in the big leagues into a fight for first place in the AL East. Following their throwback brawl at Fenway Park last month, the teams square off on Yankee Stadium […]
McConnell helps 76ers hold off elimination against Celtics
PHILADELPHIA — The chants for “TJ! TJ!” grew louder each time T.J. McConnell darted through the lane for an easy basket or buried a 3 to build an insurmountable lead for the 76ers. He wore a sheepish look as teammates rubbed his head on the bench in appreciation, the big moment due on an undrafted […]
Patricia Ann Morris
PORTLAND — Patricia Ann Morris, 55, of South Paris passed away on Saturday, April 21, at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Boston, Mass., on Sept. 4, 1962, the daughter of Joseph and Jean Cox Servello. She attended Boston Latin High School. She married William R. Morris Jr. on March 15, 1986. She worked for […]
Matthews, Marleau lead Maple Leafs past Bruins in Game 3
TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, Patrick Marleau had two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 on Monday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. James van Riemsdyk also scored and Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly added two assists each ti […]
NBA Playoffs: Celtics survive Bucks in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Boston coach Brad Stevens loves the postseason because it offers a chance to “bust narratives.” The Celtics took their first step toward shattering the belief they can’t win without their biggest stars. Al Horford had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Boston overcame Khris Middleton’s long 3 that beat the fourth-quarter buzzer, […]
Sox extend historic start with 3-1 win over O's
BOSTON (AP) — Even playing in wild chills below freezing couldn’t slow down the red-hot Boston Red Sox. Andrew Benintendi got three hits and the Red Sox extended the best start in their 118-year history, beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday at frigid Fenway Park. “I was miserable, nothing short of miserable,” Boston ace Chris […]
Brylee Lucinda Hutchinson
BOSTON, Mass. — Brylee Lucinda Hutchinson, 3, of New Sharon, became one of God’s angels Thursday, March 22, at Boston Children’s Hospital in the arms of her Mother and Father. She was born in Skowhegan on Sept. 22, 2014, a daughter of Ryan and Amelia (Allen) Hutchinson. Brylee had a mystical aura that she impressed upon […]
Blue Jackets spoil Donato's debut in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Cam Atkinson scored 2:55 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over Boston on Monday night for their eighth straight victory, spoiling a splendid NHL debut for Bruins forward Ryan Donato.Sonny Milano, Boone Jenner, Thomas Vanek and Artemi Panarin also scored for the Blue Jackets. Nick Foligno […]