Sen. Olympia Snowe’s ceding of the United States Senate seat she was virtually certain of retaining in this November’s election is just the latest evidence of the toxic political partisanship that is hamstringing America’s government at the federal, state and local levels. The lack of civility and cooperation in Congress and the depressing likelihood it […]
March 2012
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
NFL Notebook: Patriots slap Welker with franchise tag
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots placed the franchise tag on Wes Welker, the receiver who caught more passes than anyone else in the NFL last season but couldn’t come down with one that might have clinched a Super Bowl victory. The move means Welker would be paid about $9.5 million for next season […]
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NHL Roundup: Rask out 4 to 6 weeks, so Bruins sign Turco
BOSTON — The Boston Bruins said Monday that goalie Tuukka Rask will be out 4 to 6 weeks with a lower abdomen/groin strain. Rask was hurt in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Islanders. The Bruins signed goalie Marty Turco to a one-year deal. The former Dallas and Chicago goalie needs to clear waivers before he […]
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Deadline limits charter schools opening in fall
The commission setting criteria for authorizing the schools may not decide until July 1.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Major League Notebook: Crawford’s iffy for opener
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford will be shut down this week to let his left wrist heal and it’s unlikely he’ll be ready to play by opening day. Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine said Monday that Crawford would held out for five to seven days because inflammation. Crawford had surgery […]
Posted inNation & World
Putin victory arouses protest in Russia
Thousands demonstrate against the declared winner as election observers report abuses in the voting process.
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Obama, Netanyahu remain apart on solving Iranian nuclear crisis
Even in proclaiming unity, neither leader gave ground on how to resolve the crisis.
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Vermont residents to debate corporate personhood
Opponents of unlimited campaign spending will seek support at town meetings around the state.
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Husson zoning change vote pushed to March 19
City councilors weigh the zoning change proposed by Husson University and the Elks Lodge of Portland.
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2 responders cleared in skier death at Sugarloaf
The responders were not involved in caring for the man, who died after an accident on the slopes, the state says.