The Justice Department says it is looking into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin to determine whether federal prosecutors should file criminal civil rights charges.
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Mickelson wins Scottish Open after playoff
Phil Mickelson birdies the first playoff hole, ending a 20-year wait for a victory in Europe.
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Motorcycle racer dies chasing speed record at Maine Event
Bill Warner was clocked at 285 mph before he lost control and crashed on a track in northern Maine.
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Courts will settle with Asiana passengers differently
An international treaty is likely to close U.S. courts to many foreigners and force them to pursue their claims in Asia and elsewhere, where lawsuits are rarer, harder to win and offer smaller payouts.
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Tyson Gay tests positive for banned substance
Tyson Gay, who has the fastest 100 time in the world this season, says he will pull out of the world championships next month in Moscow.
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YogaFest draws 500 people
The two-day Maine YogaFest, in its first year, drew people from eight states.
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Zimmerman trial protesters aim to keep up momentum
The Rev. Al Sharpton said Monday that his organization will hold vigils and rallies in 100 cities Saturday in front of federal buildings.
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Five half-marathon runners hospitalized with heat exhaustion
None of the five hospitalized runners, who ran in the Shipyard Old Port half marathon, had life-threatening issues.
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South Portland Red Riots Spring Athletes of the Year
MALE DUNCAN PRESTON, Junior-Lacrosse SMAA all-star, first-team, midfield Team leading scorer South Portland produced the best season in its history this spring. Leading the way with clutch goals, leadership and determination was Preston, who set a couple program records along the way. Preston grew up in South Portland, taking his lumps and learning toughness as […]
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31st Moxie Festival held in Lisbon
The annual Moxie Festival in Lisbon started in 1982 to pay homage to the unusual beverage that was concocted by a Mainer in the 1870s.