Egypt’s military threatened Monday to step in within 48 hours to resolve the political crisis that has ground this country to a dangerous, months-long standstill.
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Bulletin Board
The Mid-Summer Paddle Festival will be held July 14 at Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. The festival will feature live music, demos and the Paddle Battle, a fun race using kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, canoes or surfboards. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kennebunk Fire Department. For more information, visit paddlebattlekport.com. The Bowdoin College […]
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Minorities disparage House immigration plan
The Republican initiative would deal with immigration issues by a series of stand-alone bills.
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Minorities disparage House immigration plan
The Republican initiative would deal with immigration issues by a series of stand-alone bills.
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Maine Milestones
The University of New England will honor four former student-athletes at its annual Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, Sept. 20, on the Biddeford campus. Established in 2005, the University of New England Hall of Fame was created to honor the graduates, coaches, athletics staff and supporters of St. Francis College, Westbrook College and […]
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U.S. condemns Hezbollah actions in Syria
BEIRUT – A senior U.S. official denounced Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian civil war Monday and accused the Shiite militant group of putting the interests of Iran and Syria above those of the Lebanese people. Underscoring growing sectarian bitterness, mainly Sunni rebels vowed to “liberate” two Shiite villages they’ve had under siege in northern Syria […]
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In Tanzania, Obama’s focus is trade
The president is greeted by the largest crowds of his weeklong trip to Africa.
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Maine connections in NHL draft
Three players with Maine ties were selected in Sunday’s NHL draft. The Columbus Blue Jackets selected right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand, the son of former UMaine player Todd Bjorkstrand, in the third round. Bjorkstrand, who has played for his native Denmark in three junior World Cup tournaments, led all WHL rookies with 31 goals and 63 […]
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Cardinal had warned Vatican about problem priests
The former archbishop oversaw a plan to pay some abusers to leave the priesthood, records show.
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Croatia joins European Union
The former Yugoslavian republic becomes the 28th member of the EU.