ARLINGTON, Va. Thousands of cemetery grave markers may be wrong Thousands of grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery may need to be replaced or added to accurately account for the dead, following a meticulous Army review of each of the nearly 260,000 headstones and niche covers on the grounds. In a report to Congress on […]
2011
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Powdered formula is tested after infant death
The Enfamil powder has not been recalled, but Walmart removes it from its stores as a precaution.
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M.D. Harmon: The best gifts are the ones given without thought of repayment
“How small, of all that human hearts endure, that part which laws or kings can cause or cure.” — Samuel Johnson One of the things I ponder as the year draws to a close is how often I write columns that make it seem that if Americans simply elect Candidate X or adopt Policy […]
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Trapped in car, woman survives nine days
In another incident, a Texas family was trapped for nearly two days in their SUV.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, Dec. 23, 2011Flip flopping in the right direction
It has now become clear that Mitt Romney has the character and characteristics needed to straighten out this nation and put it on the right path for preservation of all those things we hold dear: the Constitution, individual liberties, freedom, democracy. The other candidates boast various merits but none have anywhere near those of Romney. […]
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Arab League team arrives in Syria
BEIRUT — Syrian opposition activists said there was no sign of a letup in a crackdown against dissent as an advance team from the Arab League arrived in the country Thursday to prepare for the arrival of observers to assess whether the government is complying with a peace initiative. Anti-government activists are skeptical that President […]
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Egypt’s leader urges dialogue
CAIRO — Egypt’s military-appointed prime minister on Thursday called for national dialogue to resolve the country’s political crisis and pleaded for a two-month calm to restore security after weeks of protests and bloodshed. Kamal el-Ganzouri also told a news conference that the ruling military, which took over from Hosni Mubarak 10 months ago, was eager […]
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Police: Teacher, student had sex at least seven times
Jessica Pomerleau, who is on leave from Massabesic High, appeared in court and faces 10 years in prison.
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Maine Voices: Is a natural resources breakout strategy under way in Maine?
There are signs that the state is well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities on the horizon.
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UMaine men’s basketball coach receives contract extension
ORONO — Ted Woodward, the University of Maine men’s basketball coach, received a contract extension through the 2015 season, Athletic Director Steve Abbott announced Thursday. “I continue to be impressed with the leadership and integrity that Ted has shown as our head coach,” Abbott said. “His teams have done very well on the court and […]