WASHINGTON – A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights. The airports include the […]
February 2012
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Ex-Maine legislator charged with theft
Former Rep. David R. Burns, who resigned last week, faces nine charges involving misuse of public campaign funds.
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Stocks rally on news Greece deal appeared to be nearing Stocks staged an afternoon-long rally and closed higher Wednesday as Greece continued to work toward the cost-cutting deal it needs to keep from defaulting on its national debt. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 5.75 points to close at 12,883.95 after falling as much as […]
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Counterfeiters copy cheaper brands
The ailing economy gives rise to knockoffs of labels found at Target instead of Macy’s.
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Zuckerberg’s Law may run into Facebook fatigue soon
IPO filings show a slowing down of quarterly growth even in the untapped markets of Europe and Asia.
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Bar Guide: Styxx offers two dance floors, something for everyone
Events at Styxx include ‘My Drunk Karaoke,’ an ‘All-Male Revue’ an 18-plus dance party, live music and ladies night.
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Student composers get rare chance to hear orchestra play their music
For a group of budding classical music composers, Saturday’s concert by the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra at Gorham Middle School affords a rare opportunity. The orchestra will perform compositions written by three students at the University of Southern Maine’s School of Music: Aaron Pettengill, a junior violin performance major from Saco and Lewiston; Timothy Burns […]
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Scholar to offer one towering talk It’s a real downer: Toboggan contest
– PACK UP your tailgate supplies and head to Camden to witness the 22nd annual National Toboggan Championships. In addition to the races, the midcoast’s biggest party serves up mechanical bull rides, bonfires, live music, chili and chowder challenges, fireworks and competitors decked out in crazy attire. WHEN: All day Friday to Sunday WHERE: Camden […]
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Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, Feb. 9, 2012
• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: Sax man Sanborn at Stone Mountain DAVID SANBORN is one of the best-known sax players in music, having scored solo successes with a pop/R&B-crossover style. Hugely in demand as a session musician, he’s played on recordings by everyone from David Bowie to The Eagles. WHEN: 8 p.m. today WHERE: Stone Mountain […]
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Making Noise: post-punk essence in modern setting
Restless Shades’ sound takes listeners back to the very early ’80s work of bands like Bauhaus and Joy Division.