Musicians and Maine’s biggest city unite in mutual appreciation as British folk rockers headline an all-day concert Saturday, drawing thousands to Portland’s Eastern Promenade.
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Olympics: LeBron rescues US in fourth quarter
LeBron James delivers in the clutch as the Americans, who trailed in the fourth quarter, rally to beat Lithuania, 99-94.
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Obama turns 51; plays golf, will go to Camp David
Obama played golf with a group of friends and aides at Andrews Air Force Base but will be back campaigning on Monday.
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Wounded NH officers sue shooter’s mother
Four New Hampshire police officers are suing the mother of the man accused of shooting them and killing Greenland’s police chief in April.
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Could tougher voting laws squelch youth vote?
In Maine, groups such as the ACLU criticized Secretary of State Charlie Summers after he told out-of-state students they needed to register their vehicles in Maine and get Maine driver’s licenses if they wanted to continue voting in the state.
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Beach to Beacon: Kenyans romp as runners, and medics, beat the heat
Sheri Piers and Ethan Shaw top all Maine competitors in a race in which about 70 needed treatment.
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Olympics: Double-amputee makes it to the 400 semifinals
Oscar Pistorius finishes second in his heat and will race in Sunday night’s semifinals.
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Thomas College offers workforce discounts
Discounts apply to part-time bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, not accelerated or full-time programs.
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Sigh no more – Mumford & Sons are here
The band treats 200 fans at Bull Moose in Scarborough to a preview of Saturday’s festival on Portland’s Eastern Promenade.