THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Syria has sent the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons an “initial declaration” outlining its weapons program, the organization said Friday, in keeping with the agreement Russia and the U.S. brokered to have Syria give up its chemical weapons arsenal. Michael Luhan, the organization’s spokesman, told The Associated Press the […]
September 2013
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Fermentation a popular topic at Common Ground Fair
The keynote speaker touts the process as a way of preserving locally produced foods.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Religion and Values
Another view of gay debate
A gay Christian from Kansas says the Bible doesn’t say same-sex orientation is a sin.
Posted inReligion and Values
Pagan Pride Day Festival seeks to dispel myths
The annual event aims to have some good-natured fun with misconceptions about the pagan religion.
Posted inLife & Culture
Chita Rivera celebrating 80th with concert
NEW YORK – Chita Rivera had wanted to celebrate her 80th birthday quietly, no fuss. That clearly wasn’t going to happen. “I think I can ask anybody out on the street, ‘How old is Chita Rivera?’ and they’d know. There’s an awful lot of noise about it,” said the actress. “That’s not the way I […]
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Religion Calendar
Saturday Western Maine Christian Men, second annual conference, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oxford Advent Christian Church, 1122 Main St. (Route 26), Oxford. Featured are several workshops and speakers, including Michael Heath of Helping Hands Ministry, Pastor Will Kahkonen of Victory Christian Church and Pastor Dr. Robert Boumier of Harvest Hill Church. Admission is […]
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Firms urged to cultivate ‘screaming, raving fans’
The key to using social media for marketing is to avoid aggressive sales pitches, an expert tells a Portland crowd.
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California phone line turns into mob scene
Homeless people revolt after a man fails to pay them for waiting in line outside an Apple Store.
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Red Sox beat Blue Jays, clinch AL East title
The Red Sox secure the AL East title for the first time since 2007 with a 6-3 win over Toronto.
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Hawks harass Blue Blazes
Marshwood forces four Westbrook turnovers and easily wins a Class B showdown, 33-0.