Thousands trying to go back home face many obstacles, including fighting and lack of food.
2012
Posted inSports
Bowdoin 9, St. Joseph’s 4: Polar Bears flexing their muscles
Bowdoin ends a power drought with two home runs and hands St. Joseph’s only its third loss in 24 games.
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Researchers see cause to hope autism’s mystery can be solved
Studies appear close to bearing fruit in findings about multiple causes – both genetic and environmental – and possible drug treatment.
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Maine House backs end to care providers’ union rights
The bill, supported by Gov. Paul LePage, would repeal collective-bargaining abilities for child-care workers who get subsidies.
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Portland councilors approve block grant plan
About $1.8 million will go toward community development, social services and job creation.
Posted inSports
Bulletin Board
MBR Basketball has openings for a girls’ high-school age team and boys’ sixth- and eight-grade teams and its Open Gym Series this Saturday at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Contact Jon Gilson at [email protected] or 318-6523. The cost is $75 per game. Volunteers are needed to help with the Urban Runoff 5K and Green […]
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Ten to be inducted into Maine Baseball Hall of Fame
Among them are a UMaine double-play combination that led a pair of teams to the College World Series.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Satisfying season, but Red Claws still hungry
The Red Claws drew plenty of interest from fans, but missing the playoffs for the third time is a sore spot.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Ross giving Pirates a spark
Since working his way into the lineup, Nick Ross has become a big contributor for the Pirates.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, April 10, 2012New pollution rule needs support
Three cheers to the EPA for establishing new standards limiting industrial carbon pollution from new power plants! This first-ever national industrial carbon pollution rule, the New Source Performance Standard, is essential for the health of our children, the protection of our environment and for our national and state economy. For the first time, there will […]