Michigan university releases it annual list of overused words that deserve banishment from the American language.
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal
Small improvement for Michael Schumacher after second surgery
The Formula One champion, who turns 45 on Friday, suffered critical head injuries when he fell and struck a rock Sunday while skiing in France.
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Small improvement for Michael Schumacher after second surgery
The Formula One champion, who turns 45 on Friday, suffered critical head injuries when he fell and struck a rock Sunday while skiing in France.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Harpswell charter school gets more time to weigh building options
HARPSWELL — Harpswell Coastal Academy needs more time to decide whether to extend its lease of the former West Harpswell School, purchase the building, or find another home. Under the charter school’s one-year, $20,000 lease, which expires next July, the town agreed not to market the school building to anyone else until after Dec. 31. But […]
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Red Claws hope Expo provides relief
Maine, which has lost four straight, will play four home games in six days.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Soil contamination delays purchase of Harpswell waterfront property
HARPSWELL — The town’s planned $85,000 purchase of waterfront property is being delayed, in part because of evidence the soil is contaminated. The Board of Selectmen on Monday agreed with Dain Allen, owner of the nearly 6,000-square-foot property, to extend the closing deadline to Jan. 30, 2014. The purchase was approved by voters in November. […]
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Four arrested on drug charges in Rockland
Crack cocaine, oxycodone pills and drug paraphernalia were found in rooms at the Trade Winds Motor Inn.
Posted inNation & World, News
Fresh fighting in South Sudan as peace deadline nears
The violence that began on Dec. 15 now focuses on a battle for the city of Bor.
Posted inCurrent
Revelers start ringing in 2014 with fireworks
New Zealand, Australia get the party started with Dubai promising the world’s largest fireworks show.
Posted inCurrent
Revelers start ringing in 2014 with fireworks
New Zealand, Australia get the party started with Dubai promising the world’s largest fireworks show.