The most harmful effect of the fiscal crisis — uncertainty — is taking its toll. The two-year Washington deadlock over stopping the growth in the federal debt and reducing spending has caused serious harm to most Americans. President Obama and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives have been unable to agree on more than papering over […]
2012
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AARP lauds anti-hunger efforts
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to thank the members of AARP’s six chapters here in Maine. Maine is No. 1 in all of New England when it comes to food insecurity. Especially during the winter months, many in our state grapple with keeping food on the table. AARP’s six chapters made an […]
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2013 resolution: Positive climate for youths
The holiday wrapping paper isn’t even in the recycle bin and already my friends are hounding me, “What is on your New Year’s Resolution list this year?” In the past, that answer has come easy as I consult the endless list of betterments that I continuously strive for: exercise, eat better, volunteer more at my […]
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Celtics no match for Clippers
LOS ANGELES The Clippers came roaring out of the opening tip and kept on going to their 15th consecutive victory. Boosted by an early 24-9 lead their starters provided, Los Angeles beat Boston 106-77 on Thursday night to become the first team to win that many in a row since the Celtics four years ago. […]
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SS Drew hopes for fresh start
BOSTON (AP) — Stephen Drew is moving to Boston to restart what once looked like a promising career. The former first-round draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks was derailed by a serious ankle injury in 2011. He was traded last season to Oakland after returning from the injury and agreed to $9.5- million, one-year contract […]
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Sports year: Sad sagas the story of 2012
Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison, Penn State football played under NCAA sanctions and Joe Paterno passed away. Lance Armstrong abandoned his fight against doping allegations. Roger Clemens won his court battle, despite lingering skepticism over whether he used steroids. The impact of early-stage dementia forced Pat Summitt to step […]
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Tight lips on Pats tight end Gronkowski
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. There was no indication from Rob Gronkowski or Bill Belichick as to when the Patriots’ standout tight end will return to the field, but Gronkowski did chat with reporters Wednesday for the first time since breaking his left forearm Nov. 18 against the Colts. “Yes, definitely making progress,” Gronkowski said. “Every single week […]
