The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–NASA’s next-generation space telescope has been delayed yet again at a staggering cost of $1 million a day. For the third time in less than a year, the space agency yesterday announced a lengthy postponement for the James Webb Space Telescope. The observatory now […]
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The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–It isn’t very often that Alex Bregman whiffs on two-straight fastballs, so when he did so in the ninth inning yesterday, it left Houston’s third baseman a bit upset. Fortunately for the Astros, he took out that aggression on the next pitch–connecting for a two-run homer […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Chris Streveler doesn’t need public accolades to boost his confidence. The rookie Blue Bombers’ quarterback was named one of the CFL’s top performers Tuesday for his role in Winnipeg’s 56-10 thumping of the Montreal Alouettes last Friday. In only his second professional game and first victory, […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–Eugenie Bouchard has qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon. The Canadian upset No. 2 qualifying seed Mariana Duque-Marino of Colombia 6-3, 6-2 in the final round of qualifying today to book a spot in the main draw next week. A finalist at Wimbledon just four years […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson POTOMAC, Md.Tiger Woods is playing the Quicken Loans National for the last time–and so much about this year feels new. Woods played his first 18-hole round at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm during the pro-am yesterday, and it didn’t take long to realize why the […]
The Associated PressLeanne Italie NEW YORK–From the positively medieval to the beat of contemporary music: brencheese, deathshildy, and hip-pop are among about 1,000 new or refreshed entries added in June to the online Oxford English Dictionary. The additions are part of the company’s quarterly update of its searchable subscription website, […]
Jamie Mountain The seventh-annual International Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Festival is set to hit the water here on Saturday at the Sorting Gap Marina. Unlike previous years, a new twist will have the boats being launched from both Fort Frances and International Falls. Each side also will stage their own […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland next month comes after what likely will be a tense gathering with NATO allies and follows Trump’s repeated calls to improve relations with Russia. The White House and the Kremlin announced today the two leaders […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Gloria Bergner, left, Sue Drew, and Sheri De Gagne enjoyed an afternoon of assorted beverages and treats during a seniors’ apprecation tea held at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre in celebration of Seniors’ Month (June). A survey also was provided to the visitors asking questions about […]
From the OPP On June 11 around 3:05 p.m., members of the Atikokan OPP received a report of threats that had occurred in the Town of Atikokan. Further, officers were provided information that a break-and-enter had occurred at a residence there. Police began an investigation into the break-and-enter and threats, […]
From the OPP With the Canada Day holiday approaching and summer upon us, the Rainy River District OPP wants to remind motorists to take care and use caution when travelling on roadways and highways. OPP officers will be conducting R.I.D.E. and seatbelt spot checks to ensure strict compliance when it […]
From the MNRF Eight new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Three blazes in Nipigon District make up a cluster of new lightning-caused fires about 45 km south of the First Nation community of Webequie. These fires were listed as “under observation.” About 70 km to […]
