What is arguably the most visible spot in South Portland has sat vacant for three years. Now, most of the space at 100 Waterman Drive will be occupied by the fall.
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Google disables Realtime, says ‘stay tuned’ for return Google Inc. has temporarily shut down a search engine feature that allows users to find “real time” updates from Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed and other social networking sites. A message posted early Monday on Twitter by the team behind Google Realtime says the search feature has been temporarily […]
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Vibrant Chavez returns from Cuba
But despite his confident image, the Venezuelan president suggests he isn’t ready for a full comeback.
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S&P warns bank plan would mean Greek default
The debt rollover could trigger insurance claims on Greek bonds and further roil financial markets.
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Libya: Progress in peace talks; rebels deny any negotiations
The rebels’ leader disavows an earlier comment that Gadhafi may be allowed to stay in Libya if he resigns.
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Crowd estimate swells for this week’s shuttle launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The four astronauts who will close out NASA’s 30-year space shuttle program arrived Monday for their history-making launch week, saluting the nation’s birthday and all those who contributed to Atlantis’ final flight. The launch countdown begins today. Liftoff is set for 11:26 a.m. Friday before an estimated crowd of up to […]
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Courtroom riot flares in Egypt
CAIRO – Hundreds of Egyptians attacked a courtroom in Cairo on Monday, scuffled with security guards, and blocked a major highway for hours after the court ordered the release of 10 police officers charged with killing protesters during the country’s uprising. Tensions are already running high in Egypt over the ruling military council’s failure to […]
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Twins with autism: Is risk in the womb?
A study suggests that the mother’s age and health may play a larger role than previously thought.
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In video game wars, story matters
The industry pumps up the narrative to hook players and reverse a decline in sales.
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Generic drugs going to the dogs
Experts predict no-brand drugs will account for half of all pet medications within a decade.