Many retailers are reporting solid sales gains for December, capping a decent holiday season, but shoppers bent on discounts exacted a high price . . .
2012
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Maine vigils to mark Tucson shooting anniversary
On Jan. 8, 2011, gunman Jared Loughner shot and killed six people and wounded 13 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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Report: Invest in early education to grow Maine economy
The study finds that every dollar invested in early childhood education produces a dividend of up to $16 in economic benefit.
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Obama unveils strategy for slimmed-down military
The strategy hints at a reduced U.S. military presence in Europe, and says Asia will be a bigger priority.
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Snowblower burglar caught on tape
RAYMOND – In the more than 20 years that Downeast Sharpening has done business at the corner of Main Street and Route 302 in Raymond, owner Glen Gisel has never had anyone steal a piece of equipment from his shop. That was the case until Wednesday, Dec. 21, when the streak of good fortune came […]
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Romney, Santorum focus on Obama in NH
At a morning stop in Salem, N.H., Mitt Romney labels the president a “crony capitalist” and a “job killer.”
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Police sending Farmington explosion debris to ATF
Investigators say the explosion on a remote road was likely caused by a homemade pyrotechnic device.
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Trojans can’t fly with Eagles
SACO – The Thornton Academy girls basketball team had a tough return to action after a week off on Dec. 30 as Windham came in and handed the Trojans a 46-26 loss. It was the second defeat in a row for the Trojan girls (3-2), who opened the season with a three-game winning streak. Windham […]
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Trojans can’t fly with Eagles
SACO – The Thornton Academy girls basketball team had a tough return to action after a week off on Dec. 30 as Windham came in and handed the Trojans a 46-26 loss. It was the second defeat in a row for the Trojan girls (3-2), who opened the season with a three-game winning streak. Windham […]
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South Portland High School renovation could begin in April
SOUTH PORTLAND – With final design and project plans in hand, the city on Wednesday invited bids for the high school renovation project. Four pre-qualified general contractors – JCN Construction of Biddeford, Eckman Construction of Bedford, N.H., PC Construction of South Burlington, Vt., and Harvey Construction of Bedford, N.H. – have until Feb. 23 to […]