WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment aid was unchanged last week and the four-week average of applications fell to its lowest point in four years. The figures add to evidence that show the job market is improving. Applications stayed last week at a seasonally adjusted 351,000, the Labor Department said today. That’s […]
February 2012
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Forces in Syria resume shelling today
BEIRUT (AP) — Warnings from Syrian activists of a humanitarian catastrophe in Homs grew more desperate today as government forces resumed shelling an opposition stronghold in the restive central city, where hundreds have died in a weekslong siege. About 30 people, including two Western journalists, were killed in shelling on Wednesday — most of them […]
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U.S., North Korea hold nuclear talks
BEIJING (AP) — The United States and North Korea resumed talks today delayed by the death of North Korea’s longtime leader Kim Jong Il two months ago, with the U.S. envoy saying he and his counterpart covered U.S. food aid and other topics. The discussions — the first since Kim’s death — are to continue […]
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7 Marines killed in chopper collision in Arizona
SAN DIEGO Seven Marines were killed late Wednesday in a collision of two helicopters near Yuma, Ariz., during night training exercises, the Marine Corps said today. Lt. Maureen Dooley with Miramar Air Base in California said the service members with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were based at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego. The […]
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Eagles strong in defeat
AUGUSTA — Less than three weeks ago, the undefeated Cony High School girls basketball team traveled to Topsham and embarrassed a proud Mt. Ararat squad in a 56-21 whipping. On Wednesday in the Eastern Maine Class A semifinals at the Augusta Civic Center, the Eagles once again met up with the Rams, battling hard from start […]
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No sign of Jason Varitek
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The invitation remains open for Jason Varitek to come to spring training with the Boston Red Sox. But there are no signs that the catcher and beloved team captain will accept. It appears that an era is coming to an end. While other stars arrived early, addressed the media, and […]
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Goings-on
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 Eastern Maine Class D Girls Basketball Semifinals — At the Augusta Civic Center. No. 6 Vinalhaven (11-8) vs. No. 2 Rangeley (17-2), 10 a.m.; No. 1 Richmond (17-1) vs. No. 4 Seacoast Christian (16-3), 11:30 a.m. State Class A Skiing Championships — At Black Mountain in Rumford with 5K Freestyle, 3 […]
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AHL update
American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L OL SL Pts GF GA St.John’s 33 13 5 1 72 174 147 Manchester 28 26 0 2 58 142 158 Worcester 24 18 4 5 57 136 134 Providence 25 23 3 3 56 130 148 Portland 24 23 3 3 54 149 176 East […]
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Area swimming
Class A State Championship — At University of Maine-Orono Boys — Bangor 384, Cheverus 280, Cape Elizabeth 245.5, Brunswick 193, Massabesic 164, Windham 161, Morse 122, Deering 120, Scarborough 94, South Portland 84, Messalonskee 78, Kennebunk 65.5, Gorham 61, Brewer 61, Thornton Academy 52, Portland 32, Lewiston 25, Cony 23, Monmouth Academy 20, Bonny Eagle […]
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Fight schedule
By The Associated Press Feb. 24 At Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Cristobal Cruz, 10, for the WBC Silver super featherweight title; Edgar Santana vs. Manuel Perez, 10, for Santana’s NABA junior welterweight title. At Harrah’s, Chester, Pa., Tony Ferrante vs. Omar Sheika, 10, super middleweights. At the DoubleTree […]