BRUNSWICK — Richard “Dick” Mitchell, 86, of Brunswick, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at Winship Green Nursing Center in Bath. Services will be at a later date.
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Okinawa marks 68th anniversary of battle
TOKYO (AP) — The southern Japan island of Okinawa has marked the 68th anniversary of a decisive and bloody World War II battle that hastened Japan’s surrender but left the island with a heavy U.S. military presence that is still the source of intense friction and frequent protests. Sunday’s ceremony was attended by Prime Minister […]
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Oil falls to near $105 on China slowdown
The price of oil retreated toward $105 a barrel Monday as traders weighed conflicting signals about the strength of demand: slowing growth in China and plunging U.S. fuel stockpiles. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for August delivery was down 65 cents at $105.30 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile […]
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Listen
In an age when talk is cheap and far too plentiful, it is beyond refreshing to learn that there is an organization devoted to the almost lost art of listening. Indeed, as The Wall Street Journal reported, the International Listening Association gathered recently in Montreal for its annual convention. This constitutes our idea of business […]
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A little birdy told Hillary …
WASHINGTON — In her first two days on Twitter, Hillary Clinton did not bother to follow the man she wants to follow. No @BarackObama for @HillaryClinton as of Tuesday night. Hillary debuted firmly entrenched in Clintonworld, following Bill, Chelsea, the Clinton Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative and the Clinton School. She unveiled a self-deprecating Twitter […]
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Reward offered in Bath vandalism
To the Editor: Last month, one or more maladjusted miscreants decided to break the back of the bench memorializing the six young men from Bath who died serving their country during the Vietnam War. This despicable act was the second assault on the bench and it must end here and now. The American Legion Smith […]
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Rallies, marches follow Zimmerman verdict
NEW YORK Thousands of demonstrators from across the country — chanting, praying and even fighting tears — protested a jury’s decision to clear neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager while the Justice Department considered whether to file criminal civil rights charges. Rallies on Sunday were largely peaceful […]
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Presidents join to honor 5,000th Point of Light
WASHINGTON A commitment to volunteerism is bringing together presidents past and present. Former President George H.W. Bush is coming to the White House today for a ceremony President Barack Obama is holding to recognize the 5,000th Daily Point of Light Award. Created by Bush more than two decades ago to honor volunteer service, the award’s […]