The Geraldton Western Australia was slammed by the giant wave on Saturday about 400 miles west of San Francisco during the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
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Paris, Norway talk about merging police forces
At a joint meeting before both towns’ boards of selectmen, the chiefs propose a one-year trial period starting in July.
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Rockland-based ice-breaker returns from Great Lakes
The 140-foot ice-breaking tug Thunder Bay returns after nearly four months of clearing shipping lanes in the northern Great Lakes.
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Bangor sandwich trademark dispute goes to court
The owners of the Coffee Pot Cafe allege that The Legacy Sandwich Shop infringed on their trademark sandwich names and engaged in deceptive trade practices.
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Runaway student loan debt threatens economic recovery
Surging above $1 trillion, U.S. student loan debt has surpassed credit card and auto-loan debt, and possibly sets the stage for a new economic crisis.
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Next phase of NH-Maine bridge dismantling to start
Crews are set to begin taking down the Scott Avenue approach and its supports on the Portsmouth side of the bridge.
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Palin vs. Couric: the breakdown
While it’s not quite Ali vs. Frazier,, here’s a look at how Katie Couric and Sarah Palin measure up.
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Eel market sizzles as prices hit $2K/pound in Maine
worldwide shortage of the prized dinner fare, imported in infancy from Maine to Asia to be raised in farm ponds, has buyers paying top dollar for the baby American eels.
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Casco Bay Ferry operator, union reach accord
The Casco Bay Island Transit District and the Maine Marine Association agreed on a three-year deal that increases pay by 3 percent each year.
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Bath garners national award
BATH — Noting its “vibrant, pedestrian friendly downtown,” historic architecture and “authentic maritime heritage,” the National Trust for Historic Preservation on Monday named the city of Bath as one of five 2012 Great American Main Streets. Main Street Bath director Jennifer Geiger and board president Brian Hatch accepted the award, which recognizes excellence in revitalizing the […]