WASHINGTON – Two of Maine’s political power brokers have tied the knot. Sen. Susan Collins and Thomas Daffron married Saturday in a small private ceremony in Collins’ hometown of Caribou. The two met in the early 1970s while Collins was an intern in then-Rep. Bill Cohen’s office in Washington, D.C., where Daffron worked as Cohen’s […]
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Vacationer who disappeared in N.H. found in N.C.
The 72-year-old man, who appeared confused, had walked and hitchhiked to get himself home.
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Probe of California refinery fire focuses on corrosion
Investigators say a November inspection led Chevron to replace an old pipe connected to the one that failed Monday.
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David Rakoff, acclaimed humorist, dies at 47
Rakoff’s essay collection “Half Empty” won the Thurber Prize for American Humor; his other bestselling books are “Don’t Get Too Comfortable” and “Fraud.”
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Sen. Susan Collins gets married in her hometown
The Maine lawmaker weds her longtime friend and mentor, Thomas Daffron, in a low-key ceremony in Caribou.
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Canadian lobstermen strike deal with processors
The deal between processors and lobstermen in New Brunswick is not expected to affect the price Maine lobstermen get from Canadian processors.
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Iran state TV: At least 87 die in earthquake
The channel also reports 400 injuries, though no details are known.
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Afghan policeman kills 10 fellow officers
The killings come a day after two Afghans shot and killed six U.S. service members in two attacks.
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Mexico upsets Brazil to win first Olympic soccer gold
WEMBLEY, England — Oribe Peralta scored only 29 seconds into the Olympic final and added another goal in the second half to help Mexico upset Brazil 2-1 and win its first soccer gold Saturday. Peralta took advantage of a mistake by the Brazilian defense in one of the game’s first plays and shot a […]
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Romney’s firm profited as S.C. residents were left with pollution mess
In his campaign, Romney has pledged to roll back environmental rules.