NEW YORK — At the first U.S. Secret Policeman’s Ball, American and British comics took turns on the Radio City Music Hall stage to showcase the foul-mouthed joy of free speech. The benefit concert Sunday night brought an English tradition across the Atlantic for the first time in its 36-year history. It was started by […]
March 2012
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Pirates plan ‘a handful’ of games in Lewiston
The schedule will be affected by renovations to the Cumberland County Civic Center.
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Gas fracking: EPA steps in to gauge impact in Pennsylvania
Reports of contaminated water grow, but the state says it doesn’t need help regulating the drilling.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Wind power column does not give accurate picture of subsidy
The authors present their data in such a way that it hides large recent expenditures.
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Increase in jobs helps spur expansion in the service sector
Most of the industries in a survey of non-manufacturing companies report growth last month.
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Briefcase
Price of Maine heating oil stays steady since last week Maine energy officials say the statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil has remained steady since last week at $3.86 per gallon. The Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security’s weekly price survey Monday found no change since the previous Monday. Office Director […]
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Concert Review: Winning performances reward composers
SOUTH PORTLAND — The winners of the 2012 Longfellow International Composers Competition not only receive prizes, but also get to hear their works played by eminent soloists, a first rate orchestra and a fine chorus, conducted by Longfellow Festival artistic director Charles Kaufmann. Many of the composers were in the audience Sunday afternoon at the […]
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New Hampshire eminent domain rules tightened
The controversial Northern Pass power transmission project had residents worried about takeovers.
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Our View: Americans Elect should reveal source of funds
An organization that promises to reform politics should lead with transparency.
Posted inBusiness
Airlines ease squeeze with bigger bins
United and Delta join other carriers in making room for bulging bags now being stowed away in the cabin.