Reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan will allow the largest funding cut since the conflict began.
2011
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Man draws criticism for living with lions
James Jablon is halfway through his month in a cage to raise funds for his wildlife rescue facility.
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U.S. teen alleges ordeal in Kuwait
Gulet Mohamed says he was jailed and beaten after a no-fly list detention.
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Obama: Time to rev up economy
The president outlines new steps to spur job creation as a poll shows a disapproving populace.
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Hot news at hot stove dinner
The Sea Dogs announce an extension of their affiliation with the Boston Red Sox.
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Governor ends quest for Obama documents
Gov. Neil Abercrombie can’t prove the president was born in Hawaii due to the state’s privacy laws.
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Bulletin Board
The Maine Baseball Hall of Fame seeks nominations for this year’s induction class. The hall honors players, coaches, umpires, organizers and benefactors who have achieved prominence in or made valuable contributions to baseball in Maine. Nominations, including a resume, can be sent to: Maine Baseball Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 1062, Yarmouth, Maine 04096 or […]
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PORTLAND PIRATES TODAY
WHO: Providence Bruins (19-19-4-1), tied for sixth in AHL’s Atlantic Division) at Portland Pirates (25-13-4-1, second in Atlantic Division) WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cumberland County Civic Center RADIO: WLOB (95.5 FM) TELEVISION: Time Warner channels 9, 12 or 21 BRUINS NOTES: Providence is riding a four-game winning streak. Jamie Arniel and rookie Maxime Sauve each […]
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Pesticide notification list grew quickly after publicity campaign
The registry of people signing up for notices on future spraying went from 525 to more than 1,600.
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New England Dispatches
MONTPELIER, Vt. Well near nuclear station tests positive for tritium A new positive finding for radioactive tritium in a well at the Vermont Yankee nuclear station has raised fears that it may be leaking from a new source at the plant. Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission spokesman Neil Sheehan says the well is about 125 feet […]