Bronson Arroyo Concert in Portland Yesterday

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Bronson Arroyo of the Boston Red Sox came up to Portland yesterday to play a concert in Monument Square. About 5000 people showed up to hear him play. Apparently, he did a passable job, although most people probably could have done without listening to him had he not...

Italian police bust up steroid ring

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Italian police broke up a steroid distribution ring earlier this week when they seized 215,000 doses of prohibited drugs. Many of these drugs were bound for US Soldiers in Iraq, but were found when they were returned through the postal system after being sent to the...

Adidas is going to buy Reebok

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Adidas has struck an agreement to purchase Reebok.Adidas boss Herbert Hainer said that the deal “represents a major strategic milestone for our group”. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to combine two of the most respected and well-known...

More cyclists getting hit…

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In a continuation of yesterday’s story, a 16 year old driver in Germany plowed off an exit ramp from a highway into the Australian cycling team and killed 29-year old Amy Gillett. Two of her teammates are still in critical condition and three others are still in...

Hitting cyclists with a car…

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The Clam Festival this weekend had many events other than the 5 mile race. There was a kayak race and a cycling race as well. The cycling race was not completed, however. They had to stop the race with 2 laps (about 10 kilometers) remaining. 88-year-old John...