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Lawyers: Criminal probe targets egg magnate, aides

Lawyers for Jack DeCoster, whose eggs empire stretches from Maine to Iowa, say a federal grand jury has been meeting to determine whether fraud or other crimes were committed in the production and testing of eggs.

12:49 PM

U.S. soccer: An empty Cup for Portland Phoenix

Brooklyn's early goals knock Portland out of U.S. Open Cup.

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FTC : Skechers deceived consumers with shoe ads

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Our View: Emotions should not rule
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A 50-cent increase at two garages will not change the city's business environment.

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Soup to Nuts: Earth takes another turn
at Kennebunkport festival
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It’s been a year since Earth at Hidden Pond opened. The restaurant’s young chefs will mark the occasion with their second appearance at the Kennebunkport Festival.


 

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Maine biotech firm plans move to Cumberland

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Fairfield union fund says administrator stole $260,000

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Maine man killed, another hurt as camp collapses

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20120508_SOUTPNUTSSoup to Nuts: Earth takes another turn
at Kennebunkport festival
Several photos included in this story

It’s been a year since Earth at Hidden Pond opened. The restaurant’s young chefs will mark the occasion with their second appearance at the Kennebunkport Festival.

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 U.S. soccer: An empty Cup for Portland Phoenix

Brooklyn's early goals knock Portland out of U.S. Open Cup.

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A 50-cent increase at two garages will not change the city's business environment.

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