"Andrea Mitchell and Alan Greenspan trying to block construction of a sidewalk outside their $1.5 million by arguing that the sidewalk would be an assault on black history" is one of the funniest things to ever happen
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Love this move. Now send Kike back to CF.
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Trade news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring shortstop Adalberto Mondesi from the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN. Deal is done. Players are being informed.
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A tradition unlike any other: The Bills not winning the Super Bowl.
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The clearance sales tell us it’s a rough* sports year in New England.
* = Celtics and Bruins are the championship betting favorites
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Your occasional reminder that more than 20 million Americans watch the broadcast TV news each night
And *David Muir* is the most visible media personality in the country
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Seems like a bill allowing unicorns statewide by right is how this saga ends. bangordailynews.com/2023/01/17/new #mepolitics
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My last story for the BDN: Maine is hoping to use the 6-year pause on new whale regs to usher in a new way of managing the lobster fishery. Conservationists aren’t so sure it’s a good idea.
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Bartlet’s Revenge
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COUNTDOWN: 1 day until Bartlet stops sending emails. #mepolitics #ME02
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One of the only things that would make me not a Sox fan anymore. (It’s not going to happen.)
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How would you feel if the Red Sox signed Trevor Bauer for the 2023 season?
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California governor expects budget deficit of $22.5 billion, a sharp reversal from last year's $98 billion surplus.
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Putting a finer point on this: Beltran, Helton, Kent, Rolen and Wagner are strong candidates. I'd vote for A-Rod and understand the perspective of those who don't, but including Manny and not him is insane. Jones and Abreu are borderline.
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Pretty amazing how unserious some baseball writers are about these votes. Clown stuff in here.
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It’s time: The Boston Globe’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballots are here.
One blank ballot. One that included just Jeff Kent. Two votes for Manny, but just one for A-Rod. Three for newcomer Carlos Beltrán.
Take a look: trib.al/bQpLHpN
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I’m a Sausage Biscuit guy myself, but this is a strong pick. Based only on this, I say give him a chance.
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"His favorite McDonald's food item is a McGriddle, and his spokeswoman said the ice-cream machines always worked in his restaurants." wsj.com/livecoverage/h
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Carlos Baerga, today's preeminent sports journalist.
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Source confirms: Rafael Devers in agreement with Red Sox on 11-year, $331M extension that begins in 2024. Deal includes $20M signing bonus. First with agreement was Carlos Baerga. Amount is indeed $331M, not $332M.
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Source confirms: Rafael Devers in agreement with Red Sox on 11-year, $331M extension that begins in 2024. Deal includes $20M signing bonus. First with agreement was Carlos Baerga. Amount is indeed $331M, not $332M.
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An arrest has been made in the Moscow, Idaho quadruple homicide I have learned .
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Good news photos tell complex narratives and convey complicated emotions without a word.
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The woman reportedly requested protection against a man she described as "verbally, mentally and physically abusive" on Tuesday.
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Julia’s dad was ’s best friend. He always told me she’d be great and he was right, as usual.
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Today is the day! #21 will finally be retired. Congrats to Julia Colby. An amazing athlete but even more importantly an incredible role model. Come see it all happen before the varsity game at 1pm. #21out #family #hungry
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I mean, could these nerds have foreseen MILF Manor?
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I love The Learning Channel
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Welcome to #MILFManor! Eight hot moms leave home for the chance to find love with men half their age, but they're greeted with a shocking twist. The new series premieres January 15th at 10/9c on @TLC.
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This, somehow, is the Red Sox non-move of this off-season that makes the least sense to me. This is one of the best deals this year!
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Source confirms: Japanese free-agent right-hander Kodai Senga in agreement with Mets on five-year, $75M contract, pending physical. Deal includes no-trade and opt-out clauses. First with agreement: @martinonyc.
Decision Desk HQ projects Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) wins re-election to the U.S. Senate in Georgia.
#DecisionMade: 9:48pm EST
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BREAKING NEWS: Jury awards $300K to Maine State Police trooper who alleged illegal spying
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People who have stopped talking to in recent Maine history:
• LePage, temporarily (2013)
• The superintendent of Maine’s largest and most liberal city (2022)
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The superintendent has told the Press Herald that he will no longer answer its questions, expressing displeasure with its coverage, @LanaCohen95 reports.
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OK, figuratively
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Literally every one
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Started the Patriots game with pessimism, switched to cautious optimism, now we’re at “knowing the Bills will convert every 3rd down.”
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And yet we can’t do a shot clock
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Tourney news: Basketball fans at the Augusta Civic Center this year will be able to skip the long lines at the concession stands. Food and drinks can be ordered via QR code and picked up at a separate location. #MESports #VarsityMaine
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These guys are the "could be imminent" kings.
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Sam Kennedy says the Red Sox were so busy that he was checking his phone for updates on ongoing talks during Thanksgiving dinner.
"There could be some deals and moves that are imminent here that could pop at any moment."
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You can be sad went electric, but I’m happy he did it for a column.
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The anonymous expert behind the closely-watched @MEBBallRankings Twitter account is finally going public.
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Oh God, I … agree with this. Send help!
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I have something to say about the new Wordle slate.com/technology/202
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“Spotlight” people need to be exposed to some culture
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Great 1950s Vermont political joke, though.
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Danny Kaye (wanting to save his ex-general's failing inn): [We need ] something unusual, some kind of novelty.
Bing Crosby: What do you think will be a novelty up here in Vermont?
Danny: Who knows? Maybe we can dig up a Democrat.
Bing: Huh, they'd stone him.
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