NEW YORK – Feeling he was close to a deal for Paul Pierce, a thought crossed Brooklyn General Manager Billy King’s mind. “I asked, ‘What about KG?’ ” King said. Yes, Brooklyn also got Kevin Garnett, and a real shot at contending for a championship. “I would say ending today it’s a good day for […]
2013
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Little debate on privacy as DNA collection flourishes
The trove of DNA now in official hands has alarmed privacy campaigners as well as some scientists.
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Golf Roundup: Zach Johnson remains at top
SILVIS, Ill. – Zach Johnson has evolved into one of the most consistent players the John Deere Classic has ever seen. Johnson put together another steady round Friday, maintaining a share of the lead despite standout efforts from rookie Patrick Reed and Lucas Glover. Johnson, the defending champion, shot a 5-under 66 to join Reed […]
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Nation & World Dispatches
SAN FRANCISCO Fire truck may have struck, killed Asiana crash survivor A girl who was aboard the Asiana Airlines flight that crash-landed died Friday, the same day that authorities confirmed one of the two Chinese teenagers killed in the disaster was hit by a fire truck. The disclosure about the teen raised the tragic possibility […]
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Tea company tries honesty experiment in Kennebunk
Honest Tea sets up an honor system stand and monitors people’s actions.
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Our View: College loan rate debate focuses on wrong problem
The student debt crisis is caused by rising tuition and fees, not just interest rates.
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Maine back-seat birth meets expectations
A baby boy fulfills his parents’ running joke that he would be born on the side of the road.
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‘Malala Day’ puts Taliban on notice
The teenager gives her first public speech since she was shot in the head by the Pakistani Taliban.
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New fishing regulations seek to limit whale, dolphin deaths
Seasonal closures and moves aimed at reducing entanglements will be the focus of several hearings in Maine next month.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Liberal bias clouds view of Obamacare
Your editorial section just can’t resist the Herald’s liberal bias — again (“Our View: Obamacare delay a gift to critics of reform,” July 8). • “It’s big, it’s complicated and few people know what’s really in it.” Neither you nor your staff have read this 2,400-page monstrosity. It is not supported by the majority of […]