It would require that the roles and contributions of homosexuals be included in lessons and textbooks.
2011
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Dog sport has a French ring to it
A European form of dog sport tests working dogs’ obedience and agility in protection work.
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College Notes, July 6, 2011
Graduations Central Maine Medical Center, College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Clark F. Miller School of Radiologic Technology: Michael Amendolare, Brent Rand and Justin Van Soest, all of Portland; Kristina Clark of Gorham; Rhonda Cline of Windham; Katie Dyer, Scarborough; Ashley Firczak of Bowdoin; Kerry O’Donnell, Cumberland. Curry College, Milton, Mass: Danyel Cousins, Brunswick; Ashley […]
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Births, July 6, 2011
Central Maine Medical Center Kaitlin Emilya Norman, born June 14 to Erik and Meghan Norman, Durham. Grandparents: Karl and Nancy Norman, Phippsburg; Ruth Ann Mangan, Auburn. Great-grandparents: Lloyd and Verna Norman, Baileyville; Alton and Velma McLellan, Princeton; Quida Wilkins, Portland; John and Beatrice Blaney, Spring Hill, Fla. Southern Maine Medical Center Brady Tyler […]
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Lakes Region: Biologist to present program on loons
A special sight out on a lake this time of year is a loon. To hear one calling in the middle of the night can be a precious experience, a barometer of sorts reaffirming the land is still wild and beautiful; that there’s magic and mystery unfolding right nearby. The loon you may be hearing […]
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American painter Cy Twombly dies
He was known for his abstract works that used repetitive lines, scribbles, words and graffiti.
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A pleasing drop in unhappy endings for nation’s pets
Fewer than 4 million pets will be euthanized in 2011, due mostly to sterilization and adoption programs.
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Boat catches fire, 200 feared dead in Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Nearly 200 African migrants were feared drowned Tuesday after a boat carrying them to Saudi Arabia caught fire off Sudan’s northeastern coast, a semiofficial news agency reported. The Sudan Media Center said three migrants were rescued. The boat had launched from Red Sea State, one of Sudan’s 26 states, and sailed for […]
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Senate kills vote on Libyan measure
GOP senators convince Democrats that dealing with the nation’s debt is far more important.
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Ruling halts forced drugs for suspect in Giffords’ shooting
The man accused of shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been forcibly medicated in prison.