Clear skies are expected for Thursday’s fireworks, and it’s likely to be hot and humid into Sunday, which should aid tourism.
2013
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MLB Roundup: Pittsburgh wins again for Locke
PITTSBURGH – Jeff Locke ran his personal winning streak to eight games, Pedro Alvarez hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates hung on Wednesday night to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-5. Locke (8-1) was scored upon for the first time in four home starts but extended his unbeaten streak to 16 outings. Locke, who […]
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N.H. emergency declared after flash flooding
Heavy rain forces dramatic evacuations in the town of Lebanon, which received 2 inches in 45 minutes.
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Gomes, Red Sox walk off with win
Despite no decision, Jon Lester turns in another solid game, allowing a run over seven innings.
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Egypt’s president ousted as military seizes control
Morsi’s dramatic fall underscores the elusiveness of democracy in the Arab world’s largest country.
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Maine corrections director’s exit leaves jail issues on table
Michael Tausek, former executive director of the Board of Corrections, has a new Maine State Prison job.
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MLB Notebook: Manny, Rangers reach agreement
ARLINGTON, Texas – Manny Ramirez is apparently cutting his long dreadlocks for another shot at the major leagues. The Texas Rangers said Wednesday they had agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the 41-year-old slugger, who hasn’t played in the big leagues since 2011 with Tampa Bay. General Manager Jon Daniels said part […]
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Nation Dispatches
HIV may have been cured by stem-cell transplants Two cancer patients in Boston who were also infected with HIV have no trace of the virus after receiving stem-cell transplants, suggesting they may have been cured of the AIDS-causing infection. The two patients, treated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, stopped HIV treatment after the transplants, which […]
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This Week in GO
Can’t miss summer festivals / Ricky Skaggs in Brownfield / Movies: ‘The Lone Ranger’ / Theater at Monmouth paints ‘Our Town’ / Off Beat: Dark Follies takes vaudeville to the streets
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SLIDE SHOW: Historical Maine July 4th Photos
These Fourth of July photos, going back to 1938, are published in collaboration with the Portland Public Library, which holds the Press Herald’s archive of negatives.