The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Thursday about using a common paint-stripping chemical to refinish bathtubs after tying it to 13 deaths in 10 states.
February 2012
Posted inSports
Western B girls: Greely finally breaks through against York
The Rangers get a bit of revenge against a team that knocked them out of the tournament the previous three years.
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Western C girls: Hall-Dale holds off Traip
The top-seeded Bulldogs advance to the regional final with a 46-41 victory.
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Western C girls: Veroneau’s record day sends Waynflete to regional final
Martha Veroneau sets a tournament record with 47 points as the seventh-seeded Flyers knock off another higher-seed – No. 3 Boothbay.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
PBS movie on Amish faced many hurdles, but it airs Tuesday
Faced with subjects whose culture prohibits them from giving camera interviews or even posing for pictures, many filmmakers would have given up. But the folks at PBS’ stuck with it, and their revealing film premieres Tuesday.
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Western D girls: Rangeley holds off Vinalhaven
The second-seeded Lakers advance to the regional final with a 54-46 victory.
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Western D girls: Richmond returns to regional final
The top-seeded Bobcats use their size and defense to oust Seacoast Christian, 54-28.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Higher gas prices could hurt Obama’s re-election chances
America is producing more oil than at any time in the last eight years. But with prices near $4 a gallon, Republicans say Obama hasn’t drilled enough to lower prices, and they’ll likely repeat that message through November.
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Maine same-sex marriage law heads for ballot
With signatures validated, a legalization bill will go to to the Legislature, which is likely to let Maine voters decide the issue.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Scary offseason for Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks
Jenks, a former All-Star, had multiple back surgeries and battled a life-threatening infection. Needless to say, he’s happy winter is over.