WASHINGTON – Consumer confidence was up in February for the sixth straight month, according to a leading barometer, as a record number of people said they were aware of recent gains in the jobs market. The optimism led to the highest number of consumers since 2004 saying they expected the unemployment rate to drop, according […]
February 2012
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Cancer forces caregiver to receive
For a man of faith who counsels others, belief in healing has become more important than ever.
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Ship loss a stain on Turkey’s upbeat history
The SS Struma, with more than 750 Jewish refugees, was denied shelter and was sunk.
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Reflections: Commitment to and from others reflects creator’s love for us
Photo albums remind us that much of life is shared experience: we are members of one another. In so many ways we are beholden to multitudes of folk present and remembered, whose lives are and were cross-referenced to our own. Not only is our life a gift — the consequence of the love two people […]
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New public-TV documentary gives admiring view of Amish
The film ‘The Amish’ will premiere on Tuesday night as part of the PBS ‘American Experience’ series.
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Religion Calendar
Today Clothing Swap Shop, 9 a.m. to noon, Elm Street United Methodist Church South Portland. Healing Mass, 2 p.m., with teaching on generational healing, led by the Rev. John Bacevicius, OFM, at the Franciscan Monastery, 20 Beach Ave., Kennebunkport. Sunday Silent Auction of Goods and Services, 2 to 4 p.m., third annual event at The […]
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Western A boys: Bonny Eagle returns to final, beating Riots
The Scots start well, end well and endure the middle against South Portland in a 54-39 win.
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Western A boys: Deering ends Cheverus’ reign
The Rams’ defense makes the difference at the start and the Stags aren’t able to catch up.
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WESTERN D GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lakers, Bobcats meet for third time
The Richmond girls basketball team saw this matchup coming.
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WESTERN D GIRLS BASKETBALL: Richmond junior has eyes on state title
Richmond junior Jamie Plummer will have a speech prepared for her teammates prior to today’s Western Maine Class D girls basketball championship game against Rangeley.