Riad Hijab and his entourage are expected to head to Qatar, a key backer of the Syrian rebels.
2012
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Spotlight on 401(k) plans: Workers get to see fees, but then what?
The charges could drain accounts by thousands of dollars, so acting on the information may save cash.
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Madonna wants leniency for Russian punk rockers
Madonna voiced hope Monday that three feminist Russian rockers on trial for performing a “punk prayer” against Vladimir Putin will be released soon.
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Co-founder wants to take Best Buy private
The offer from Richard Schulze faces challenges, and he says a revival will require speedy changes.
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On the Move
NEW FACES • Krey Sims joined Winxnet as a technical support specialist. Sims formerly worked for The Collier Cos. as a network administrator. He has more than three years of technical support experience. • Larry Ross joined Landry/French Construction as a site superintendent. Ross was previously with Wright-Ryan Construction and has more than 26 years […]
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Datebook
Tuesday Resume Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale. Learn the basics of resume writing. Other programs are also available. Call 324-5460 or go to www.mainecareercenter.com for details. “Starting Your Own Business: Learn all the ‘nuts and bolts,’ ” 6 to 9 p.m., SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. The […]
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Search for new city attorney will be inside job
Having Portland’s Human Resources Department do the search instead of an outside consultant could save the city $20,000 to $30,000, the mayor said.
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2012 Election: Romney beats Obama in fundraising for third month
The Republican challenger reports $101 million for July, while the president hauls in $75 million.
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Dispatches
Loaded pistol, electronics stolen in Scarborough / Biker raises $16,000 for gay-marriage efforts / Unattended stove caused fatal fire … and more news from around the state.
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State to investigate weedkiller use at Messalonskee Lake
OAKLAND — The state’s pesticides control board is expected to launch an investigation today into the spraying of a weedkiller on a dam on Messalonskee Lake.