The number of cases has dropped dramatically from hundreds two years ago to only one in 2011.
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Bachmann scrutinized for ties to public funds
But one analyst says it is unlikely to hurt her bid because voters aren’t yet paying attention.
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Agency defends land sale to warden
The property wasn’t put on the market and sold for less than taxable value, but the state calls it a fair deal.
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FDA panel votes to stop use of breast cancer drug
WASHINGTON – A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 6-0 to halt the use of cancer drug Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer, saying studies have failed to show Avastin is effective for that purpose. The recommendation Wednesday came after two days of testimony from patients, doctors, and advocacy groups. […]
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Deadly punch on tragic night leads to prison
William Googins, 21, of Gray is sentenced to 30 months for an assault that killed Eric Benson, 24.
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Weinrich will keep a pledge
The former Pirates assistant says he will not move his family again to stay in the Sabres’ organization.
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Pair of Maine junior golfers headed to national tourney
Deering’s Joe Walp and Seth Sweet of Madison will play in the U.S. Junior Amateur in July.
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People & Entertainment: House arrest ends, but Lohan must do service at morgue
LOS ANGELES – Lindsay Lohan was freed from house arrest Wednesday morning, ending a drama-filled 35 days and opening the next chapter in the starlet’s efforts to put her court troubles behind her. Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said Lohan’s electronic monitoring equipment was removed shortly before 10 a.m. and she was removed from the jail […]
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Fire’s threat to nuclear lab downplayed
Officials say they are monitoring the situation and that drums of nuclear waste are well-protected.
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Feature Obituary: ‘Maddie’ Simpson, 59, store co-owner, ‘awesome’ friend and mom
CAPE ELIZABETH – Madeleine Simpson learned nearly two years ago that she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The fatal neurological disorder attacks the brain and spinal cord until the simplest acts of speaking, swallowing and even breathing become impossible. Mrs. Simpson, known by most people as “Maddie,” had every reason […]