KENNEBUNK — Several Zumba instructors in Kennebunk say they have been the butt of jokes since the prostitution scandal involving Zumba instructor Alexis Wright transpired. They also say they have noticed a loss of business, although they aren’t sure if there is a direct link between the two. Both Judith Stark and Joyce Bagshaw, who […]
2012
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Youth, experience meet to lead Nor’easters
BIDDEFORD — It took until the seventh game of the season for the first-year University of New England women’s hockey team to get its first win when it beat Stevenson 6-4 on Dec. 9. The six goals represented a season-high for the Nor’easters, and it represented the present and future of the program. Junior captain […]
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NFL Roundup: Titans end Jets’ playoff hopes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Johnson went 94 yards for the longest touchdown run in the NFL since 2006, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Jets 14-10 on Monday night to eliminate New York from playoff contention. Jake Locker’s first touchdown run of the season put Tennessee ahead late in the third quarter, and the Titans […]
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Sen. Daniel Inouye: Nation says ‘Aloha’ to a ‘true American hero’
A Medal of Honor recipient for service during World War II, the Hawaii lawmaker was elected to Congress in 1959.
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In Maine, laws to restrict guns usually prove to be hard sell
Nonetheless, Maine lawmakers expect a wave of gun control bills in response to the Connecticut shootings that claimed 26 lives, including 20 young children.
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Portland council OKs raises for itself, top officials
In a still-down economy, the 1.5% increase for Portland’s non-union employees elicits some grumbling.
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Sports Digest
HIGH SCHOOLS Greely gets win on goals by Howland, Lavallee and Rogers to beat York, 3-2 Reid Howland, Jarod Lavallee and Austen Rogers scored first-period goals as Greely beat York 3-2 in a boys’ hockey game at Dover, N.H. York (2-3) took a 1-0 lead on the first shift of the game. Greely (2-0) responded […]
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Israel pursues settlement expansion
Plans approved Monday for 1,500 units on annexed West Bank land are denounced by Palestinians.
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Red Sox fill hole at shortstop by striking deal with Drew
Stephen Drew becomes the latest addition to the lineup, with a one-year, $9.5 million contract.
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Questions arise over low turnout in Egypt’s vote
CAIRO — Just under one-third of voters turned out for the first stage of the referendum on a constitution meant to be a historic milestone in setting Egypt’s future — a showing critics say deepens doubts over the legitimacy of a charter that has already polarized the country. The dismal showing also raises the question […]