Paul Kerry helped to create Saco’s version of Norm and Cliff’s favorite hangout. “Him in the pub was just like ‘Cheers,’” Hanna Kerry said of her brother-in-law, who was one of four brothers and a cousin who established the Kerrymen Family Restaurant and Pub on Main Street in Saco 40 years ago. “People would go […]
2011
Posted inBusiness
Financial rally sets off stock upswing
The Dow reaches its highest close in 2 1/2 years, despite mixed reports on the U.S. economy.
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Posted inNews
Council hails Collins’ leadership in repealing ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
The New England Council, a regional business group, praises the senator’s courage in the face of partisan vitriol.
Posted inNation & World
Uprising drives leader of Tunisia from power
The president’s ouster signals that other Arab leaders should be wary of the will of the people.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. plans to re-engage China on rights
A visit by President Hu Jintao next week will give President Obama a chance to back up his U.N. speech.
Posted inNews
N.H. survey: One in three third-graders overweight
The report recommends more attention to all environments that affect children’s health habits.
Posted inNews
Vermont ends court fight, allows religious vanity plate
The state, citing slim odds for a successful Supreme Court appeal, will also pay $150,000 in legal fees.
Posted inReligion and Values
Sainthood awaits John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI sets May 1 for the beatification of his predecessor.
Posted inNation & World
Trish Keenan, Broadcast lead singer, dies
LONDON – A record label says that Trish Keenan, the lead singer of British electronic pop music duo Broadcast, has died at age 42. Keenan died from complications of pneumonia after two weeks in intensive care, Warp Records said in a statement posted on its website Friday. British media reports said she had contracted swine […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: To help the mentally ill, fund the programs that serve them
Even the few who might be violent could be aided if their diseases were addressed in time.