To its champions, it’s timeless rather than passe, and other events – among them squash – can be deemed dispensible.
September 2013
Posted inNation & World, News
Sept. 11 responders in Pennsylvania, Virginia seek health benefits
About 90 apply for aid from a fund, even though the risk from hazards is far less than in NYC.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Nyad’s team responds to skeptics doubting her Cuba-to-Florida swim
On social media and the online Marathon Swimmers Forum, long-distance swimmers have been debating whether Diana Nyad got a boost from the boat that was accompanying her,
Posted inNation & World, News
Doubts linger over Syria gas attack evidence
One week after Secretary of State John Kerry outlined the case against Assad, Americans – at least those without access to classified reports – haven’t seen a shred of his proof.
Posted inMaine, News
LePage to attend regional energy meeting
The conference brings together the governors of the six New England states and the premiers of Canada’s five eastern provinces.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Clearing skies and cooler weather starts the week
Fall weather doesn’t arrive all at once, it comes in small doses with breaks of warmer weather in the middle. Eventually, the breaks of warmer weather become less frequent, the warmth is not so warm, until finally it just seems like there is a chill in the air most of the time. This week will […]
Posted inMaine, News
Army unit to receive award at Brewer Armory
The award is the second-highest decoration given to Army units.
Posted inMaine, News
Motorcyclists take part in charity ride
More than 20,000 riders from around the state are gathering at the Augusta Civic Center at noon Sunday for the United Bikers of Maine’s 32nd annual Toy Run.
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Pingree unhurt as boat crash injures three
Her financier husband is treated and released as the harbor collision of a water taxi and pleasure boat is investigated.
Posted inJournal Tribune
West Bath spill exemplifies how quickly costs mount
DEP officials say the circumstances that led to a $40,000 cleanup aren’t unusual in Maine, where the housing stock has grown so old.