MOSCOW — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi will have to receive security guarantees to relinquish his four decades of rule over the North African nation, said Mikhail Margelov, Russia’s envoy for negotiating Gadhafi’s departure. “Gadhafi will be interested in getting guarantees about his personal security,” Margelov said Tuesday after holding talks with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe […]
2011
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Camera records arson in progress, leads to arrest
AUGUSTA — A camera set up to track vandals gave police a bird’s-eye view of an alleged arson in progress late Friday and early Saturday.
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Charges likely in hit-and-run; victim’s condition critical
The victim of the hit and run crash following Monday night’s fireworks on Munjoy Hill in Portland remains in critical condition at Maine Medical Center today.
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Briefcase, July 6, 2011
Netflix will stream movies, TV shows in Latin America Netflix is expanding its streaming service for movies and TV shows into 43 countries throughout Latin America. Analysts said the expansion was larger than expected. The company’s stock hit an all-time high of $283.50 in morning trading Tuesday. Netflix Inc. subscribers in Mexico, South America, Central […]
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Runaway defendant tries identity swap
AUGUSTA — A Fairfield man living on the lam since fleeing his trial for a driving violation nearly walked free Friday when he allegedly assumed the identity of a fellow inmate in a bid to escape from jail.
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Poll: Public strongly prefers less debt to more stimulus
That sentiment is favored 59-33 percent overall, but views are at odds when defined along party lines.
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Obama on debt limit: ‘Don’t kick can down road’
The president urges a long-term deal on the debt ceiling, but the GOP digs in against tax hikes.
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Pirates Notebook: AHL board OKs new alignment
In the Atlantic Division, Portland is grouped with a new club in St. John’s.
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Maine Milestones, July 6, 2011
Meghan Kelley of Falmouth won the 14-year-old division at the United States Tennis Association New England junior sectional championships at New Haven, Conn. Kelley, the No. 1 seed, beat third-seeded Lexi Milunovich of New Canaan, Conn, in the championship match. Kelley reached the final without losing a set. Lester Doucette used a 7-iron to […]
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Average consumer credit score reaches four-year high in U.S.
ATLANTA — Michael Busick says his credit union “was shocked” to discover his credit score was 812 of a possible 850 when he applied for a $19,500 new car loan. The loan officer told Busick he rarely sees scores so close to perfect, said the Charlotte, N.C., math teacher, who added that he always pays […]