Everyone knows that the last day of school signals the official commencement of summer, as well as the moment when anxious cries begin to rise from parents everywhere who cannot afford at least a couple of weeks of summer camp for their children, or have merely forgotten to send in the registration forms. For me, […]
2011
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In crafting fuel rules, climate now a dirty word
The Obama administration cites pocketbook issues in arguing for higher efficiency standards.
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Precautions precede Palestinian vote
JERUSALEM – Israeli and Palestinian security forces are already taking precautions to avoid an outbreak of violence after an expected U.N. vote for Palestinian independence in September, officials on both sides said Sunday. Their statements reflect shared concerns about the possibility of renewed fighting this fall. For now, Israeli and Palestinian officials said they do […]
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Armed with pails, teams scale castle heights
Beach lovers take their child’s play seriously for the sand sculpture contest in Ocean Park on Sunday.
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‘Urgency’ drives land deal
A pact to preserve 97 acres of coastal land in Biddeford may fail unless conservationists raise $1.6 million by Sept. 15.
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Sports Digest
CYCLING Norwegian Hushovd gains overall lead in Tour de France after team time trial Thor Hushovd of Norway captured the overall lead at the Tour de France on Sunday after his Garmin-Cervelo team won the time trial in the second stage of the race in Les Essarts, France. Hushovd took the yellow jersey from Philippe […]
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What goes up must come down at Funtown Splashtown USA
Maine at Work: Safety has real meaning when you’re operating an amusement park ride that drops people 220 feet.
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Youthful Circus Smirkus poised to entertain New England
Four Maine shows are scheduled in August as part of the tour, which is newsgathering-themed.
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World/Nation Dispatches
BANGKOK Sister of fugitive ex-leader gets landslide election win The U.S.-educated sister of Thailand’s fugitive former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, led his loyalists to a landslide election victory Sunday, a stunning rout of the military-backed government that last year crushed protests by his supporters with a bloody crackdown that left the capital in flames. The […]
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Tonight, Furbush starts to be a starter
Charlie Furbush, who has been impressive in relief for the Tigers, will receive his first start in the major leagues tonight.