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    November 1, 2010
    Theodrore Sorensen

    JFK speechwriter Sorensen dies

    NEW YORK – President John F. Kennedy’s aide and speechwriter, Theodore C. Sorensen, a symbol of hope and liberal governance, died at age 82 during a time of contempt for Washington and political leaders. Sorensen’s passing Sunday came just as supporters of his friend and boss were preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a […]

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    November 1, 2010
    Paul Reubens, Pee wee Herman

    People & Entertainment

    Broadway show brings Pee-wee back from exile NEW YORK – The red bow tie is back. The white chunky loafers are, too. So is that too-tight gray suit. The secret word today is “comeback.” Pee-wee has returned from exile. Paul Reubens, who virtually abandoned the cult character he created nearly two decades ago following scandal, […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Feature obituary: Roger P. Welch, 87, kind-hearted Westbrook lawyer

    Divorce was not an option. And if you couldn’t afford his legal fees, he’d agree to accept home-made cookies or freshly baked bread as compensation. Roger P. Welch was an old-fashioned lawyer. Mr. Welch died Saturday at Maine Medical Center with his family at his side. The lifelong resident of Westbrook was 87. He “didn’t […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Campaign Notebook: Half of eligible voters expected to turn out

    AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says he expects 50 percent to 55 percent of eligible Maine voters to go to the polls Tuesday, based on history and other open-seat gubernatorial elections. “We never know how many people to plan for,” he said. “It’s kind of like having a party.” Voters will weigh in […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Debates by the dozens test candidates

    AUGUSTA – They’ve spoken to lobstermen, farmers, doctors, business owners and superintendents. They’ve debated in Presque Isle, Bangor, Portland and Augusta. In all, there have been more than 40 debates or forums sponsored by special-interest groups or the media in this campaign season, pushing the candidates to bone up on biotechnology, disability rights, health insurance […]

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    November 1, 2010

    In Focus: Plotters likely intended in-flight explosions

    But for a nick-of-time call to Britain, one of the two bombs mailed from Yemen would have continued on to the U.S.

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    November 1, 2010

    Small acts of giving light up faces

    A pay-it-forward event in Portland brings surprise and gratitude from recipients of contagious kindness.

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    November 1, 2010

    Police block march by sex-abuse survivors

    ROME – Italian paramilitary police blocked a boulevard leading to the Vatican to prevent a march Sunday by some 100 survivors of clergy sex abuse from reaching St. Peter’s Square, but later allowed two protesters to leave letters from the abused at the Holy See’s doorstep. The two also left a dozen stones near the […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Study calls alcohol more dangerous than illegal drugs

    LONDON – Alcohol is more dangerous than illegal drugs like heroin and crack cocaine, according to a new study. British experts evaluated substances including alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and marijuana, ranking them based on how destructive they are to the individual who takes them and to society as a whole. Researchers analyzed how addictive a […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Auctions on the rise for self-storage goods

    Unit renters failing to pay fees see their possessions sold, sometimes at a fraction of their value.

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