– A story on Page B6 Monday about federal Race to the Top funding should have said that Maine sat out of the first round of the competition, and that Education Commissioner Susan Gendron plans to apply for the second round by June 1. – A story on Page C1 Monday misidentified Sioux Falls Skyforce […]
March 2010
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Deadly African snake turns up on Saco trail
Fortunately for the finder, the illegal-to-own, highly poisonous Gaboon viper had died from the cold.
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Nation dispatches
LOS ANGELES Women who drink lightly gain less weight in midlife Women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol don’t gain as much weight in midlife as those who abstain, according to a study released Monday. However, the authors as well as alcohol abuse experts were quick to say that drinking should not be heralded […]
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Windham revisiting need for sewerage
With water contamination worsening, a vote will be held tonight to update a plan crafted in 2003.
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N.Y. congressman offers a third reason for resignation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York Rep. Eric Massa is now blaming his resignation on a conspiracy by House Democratic leaders to force him out before a crucial vote on health care, his third explanation for leaving office after he earlier cited health issues and an ethics investigation. One of 39 Democrats who voted against an […]
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His time is coming
Morris Almond is proving to the Red Claws he has NBA offensive skills and a desire to improve.
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Would smaller be better for Detroit?
Plans to replace blighted neighborhoods with fields and orchards are picking up momentum.
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FDIC chief urges borrowers to report loan-stingy banks
ARLINGTON, Va. – Putting political pressure on the nation’s banks, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairwoman Sheila Bair called Monday for borrowers to identify and report banks that aren’t lending to consumers and small businesses. After a speech on other topics, Bair spoke about tight credit conditions in response to a question at a gathering of […]
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Letters to the editor: March 9, 2010
Students support wind power project These letters are written by students in science teacher Jonah Rosenfield’s class at Waynflete School, a private academy in Portland. In reference to the Feb. 12 article “Group seeks allies to block new wind farm,” we believe the benefits of constructing a wind farm in Highland Plantation outweigh the […]
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Feature Obituary: Lois Paradise, 82, a life full of family and joyful ‘chaos’
PORTLAND – The idea of a rental car packed to the gills with children of all ages would sound daunting to some. But to Lois Paradise, it was bliss. Whether it was for ski trips, road voyages or meandering through Europe, Paradise loved having the chance to have all the people she loved in one […]