Three teens are heading to New York City today to be interviewed about their efforts to change the way media portray girls and women.
2012
Posted inNews, Politics
Angus King’s ad stand called hypocritical
His Senate rival’s campaign says the ex-governor is griping about attacks like ones he used 18 years ago.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Cook, 8 doubles give Red Sox 9-2 win over Rangers
Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford each doubled twice and Adrian Gonzalez once as the Red Sox their second straight game.
Posted inNews
Feature Obituary: Steven Searcy, 64, policeman, toll worker, loved to help people
Steven Searcy had one of the most thankless, unglamorous jobs in law enforcement . . .
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Red Sox owner backs Bobby V as manager
“To blame Bobby Valentine for the Red Sox being .500 at this point in the season is simply wrong,” John Henry says.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Red Sox owner backs Bobby V as manager
“To blame Bobby Valentine for the Red Sox being .500 at this point in the season is simply wrong,” John Henry says.
Posted inBusiness, News
Best Buy founder offers to buy company, take it private
Best Buy Co. said it would consider the offer but called it “highly conditional.” And analysts are skeptical that former Chairman Richard Schulze’s opening offer of $24 to $26 per share would get a deal done.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Ambassadors sign on to Jetport program
PORTLAND — As she settles into her new role, Portland resident Helen Barnes finds she can be stumped. “I wasn’t sure how to get to Cushing Island,” she admitted as she talked about her first days as an Airport Ambassador at the Portland Jetport. Barnes, 81, is the first to volunteer for the program designed […]
Posted inNews
Maine labor board rejects union’s complaint
The Maine State Employees Association argued that state’s right to reorganize or hire contractors expired with the last contract.
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Firefighters make progress on Maine mountain fire
With winds dying down, crews are making progress in battling a wildfire on near Spencer Mountain.