Sens. Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe of Maine are the two least conservative Republican senators, according to 2011 vote ratings released Friday by the nonpartisan National Journal.
February 2012
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Gulf oil spill: Mother of all lawsuits looms Monday
The trial in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill could go on for months, unless it is averted by a settlement.
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Inquiry: Militants the primary victims of American drone strikes in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – American drone strikes inside Pakistan are killing far fewer civilians than many in the country are led to believe, according to a rare on-the-ground investigation by The Associated Press of 10 of the deadliest attacks in the past 18 months. The widespread perception in Pakistan that civilians, not militants, are the principal victims […]
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Hinckley wants freedom, better image
The gunman who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan seeks more time away from the hospital.
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Longfellow Fest recalls violin virtuoso Ole Bull
After attending a concert by the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull in Boston in 1844, Fannie Longfellow remarked, “When I drove home, I seemed to see 12 moons instead of one.” Bull, a handsome man and musician of international renown, had that effect on people, and particularly the ladies. He was admired by many and […]
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Book review: ‘Pop Fic’ anthology unites Stonecoast MFA writers
‘Pop Fic’ contains stories about vampires and zombies; drifters and grifters; ex-cons, ghosts and a host of other colorful characters.
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Book review: Upstairs, downstairs somewhere in between
Richard Mason’s fourth novel follows the efforts of a striving tutor in Amsterdam in 1907.
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Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry
What does a tiny winged insect at the periphery of human awareness have to do with holiness? This question lies behind today’s poem by Betsy Sholl, Maine’s former poet laureate. “To the Infinitesimal” By Betsy Sholl I opened a holy book, hoping to find the part about turning the other cheek, and out you flew, […]
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Signings, etc.: Howie Carr
Author and popular Boston talk radio host Howie Carr will be signing copies of his newest crime novel, “Hard Knocks.” He has written two previous best-sellers, “The Brothers Bulger” and “Hitman.” WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Nonesuch Books & Cards, Mill Creek Shopping Center, South Portland HOW MUCH: Free INFO: Nonesuchbooks.com; 799-2659
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Scene & Heard: Gaga over Degas
Portland Museum of Art members mingle with artists and collectors at the opening reception for the museum’s Degas exhibit.