AUGUSTA — Children across the city celebrated this week when they walked out of school for the last time till fall.
2011
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Officer talks man off bridge in Winslow
Officer Linda Smedberg reached out through the beams of the Two Cent Bridge and shook the man’s hand — twice — promising that he wouldn’t be arrested.
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Most people still short on emergency funds
While consumers have cut debt, they haven’t padded their savings, a poll finds.
Posted inNation & World
High court blocks Walmart suit
The justices rule 5-4 that the plaintiffs hadn’t proven there was a corporate culture of anti-woman bias.
Posted inLife & Culture
Concert Review: Franti, Spearhead show waterfront one love
They kick off the Ocean Gateway series with a socially aware message and infectious rhythms.
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Rescue bid stalls as Greece faces key austerity vote
LUXEMBOURG — Europe faltered Monday in its race to save Greece from default as finance chiefs said further aid hinged on embattled Prime Minister George Papandreou delivering budget cuts in the face of domestic opposition. On the eve of a confidence vote that threatens to topple Papandreou, the euro area’s top economic policymakers pushed Greece […]
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People & Entertainment:Famous Marilyn Monroe dress fetches $4.6 million at auction
LOS ANGELES — The Marilyn Monroe dress that flirted revealingly with a gust of New York subway air in “The Seven Year Itch” fetched $4.6 million at an auction of film memorabilia. A more sedate outfit worn by Audrey Hepburn in the Ascot race scene of “My Fair Lady” drew a $3.7 million bid at […]
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IMF warns debt could overwhelm eurozone
The agency faults European leaders for focusing too much on ‘unproductive’ issues.
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Airbus, Boeing sign $25 billion in orders
Airlines are particularly interested in energy-efficient models at this year’s Paris Air Show.
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On the Move, June 21, 2011
NEW FACES • Josh Poisson has joined Winxnet in Portland as a business coordinator and network technical specialist. Poisson has more than two years of experience in an enterprise IT environment. He recently worked for Bain & Company in Boston, Mass. • Kathleen “Kosia” Konkoly has joined Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry as a member […]