CAIRO Military and protesters clash for a third day Egypt’s ruling military and the revolutionaries who demand they step down battled for a third day in the streets Sunday. Security forces cleared hundreds of demonstrators away from the area, according to videos posted on the Internet. Earlier, a man died in custody, a lawyer said. […]
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Events
WEST KENNEBUNK Caring for animals workshop The Animal Welfare Society is offering a workshop to teach kids how to feed, groom and exercise animals. The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec 27, 28 and 29 at the shelter, Old Holland Road. There will also be crafts, educational videos and other […]
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State House Notebook: What this board needs is a boss, LePage says
AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage said it’s “a fluke in the laws” that neither he nor the Legislature has any say over the Maine State Housing Authority. He hopes the Legislature will change that early next year. “The Maine State Housing Authority does not report to me,” he said. “Nor do they report to their […]
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Bruce Roberts Toy Fund: Then and now, donors buoy children’s belief
A volunteer wants today’s kids in need to get the same help she once got.
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Tax-cut conflict: House Republicans toss out bipartisan extension
As GOP lawmakers attack the Senate-passed bill, Democrats say their actions will raise taxes.
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Giving to charities surprisingly steady
Hard times make the need greater and expectations lower, but groups find that generosity comes through.
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Able to rejoice together
A monthly church service that gathers people with disabilities is more about spirit than sacrament.
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Dispatches
Cumberland, Berwick get fire department grants Two Maine fire departments are getting $170,000 in grant funding from the federal Department of Homeland Security. Officials say the Berwick Fire Department will receive $118,000, and the Cumberland Fire Department has been awarded more than $52,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. In announcing the grants, U.S. […]
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Celts open preseason with a 1-point win
TORONTO – Greg Stiemsma tipped in the winning shot with 12 seconds left and the Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors 76-75 Sunday in the preseason opener for both teams. Ray Allen scored 12 points for the Celtics, and Kevin Garnett had nine points and seven rebounds. Marquis Daniels had 11 points for Boston. […]
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WESTBROOK Fundraising success for Dreams Haven’s Candies raised $4,081 for the Dream Factory of Maine, a nonprofit organization that grants dreams to critically and chronically ill children in Maine. Haven’s raised the money through its annual event for people to make their own hand-rolled candy canes. The Dream Factory also raffled off items donated by […]