AMSTERDAM – It’s getting surprisingly easy to light up in the Netherlands these days – cigarettes, that is. Even as the Dutch government hardens its famous tolerance policy on marijuana, it is taking an increasingly relaxed stance toward tobacco, bucking the trend in nearly every other developed country. Last year it exempted some bars from […]
2011
Posted inNation & World
In Focus: A nation of distracted drivers?
With cellphone use in the car widespread, an agency’s push for a total ban may not fly.
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Our View: Errors the real cause of MaineCare shortfall
The program is suffering from a failure to plan correctly, not explosive demand for services.
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Celebrating 100 years at the South Pole
In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was the first to trek across frigid Antarctic and plant a flag.
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Foul play ruled out in Portland deaths
Police have ordered toxicology tests to determine the cause of the death of the young couple. Domestic violence is also unlikely, although both had been accused in the past.
Posted inNation & World
Survey finds one in four women were attacked by partner
Domestic violence experts were not surprised by the findings, which research officials called astounding.
Posted inNation & World
Analysis sees traditional marriages in steep decline
LOS ANGELES – When it comes to saying “I do,” more and more Americans seem to really mean, “Not so much,” according to a new analysis of the increasingly troubled institution of marriage. Just over half of all adult Americans, 51 percent, are currently married, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by the […]
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Dow Jones loses 131 points as jitters over Europe spread NEW YORK – A growing sense that Europe’s leaders have failed to contain that region’s debt crisis swept through financial markets Wednesday. By the end of the trading day, the Dow had lost 131 points, European stock indexes fell as much as 3 percent and […]
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Photos: Hearts filled with Christmas joy
The Portland Eagles club on Wednesday held its annual holiday celebration for Port Resources, a nonprofit organization that serves people with developmental disabilities. The Eagles raised about $25,000 for this year’s event, which provided gifts to about 30 clients as well as items needed in the organization’s residential program. Attendees enjoyed music played by a […]
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Rising doubts on EU treaty rattle investors
European markets slide amid signs of no quick fix and fears the deal won’t slow the growth of debt.