CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Earth-like worlds may be closer and more plentiful than anyone imagined. Astronomers reported Wednesday that the nearest Earth-like planet may be just 13 light-years away — or some 77 trillion miles. That planet hasn’t been found yet, but should be there based on the team’s study of red dwarf stars. Galactically […]
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Posted inLife & Culture
Beethoven, Bartok and ‘Butterfly’ well worth the doubled parking fee
In spite of the doubling of the parking fee for Merrill Auditorium (from $5 to $10 for events) the lots began filling up about 6 p.m. for the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Tuesday night. The capacity audience was not disappointed — the well-known masterpiece earned an instant standing ovation — but Bartok’s […]
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High School Wrestling Notebook: Decreased participation may bring about changes
Could the state wrestling championships Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center be the last year of a three-class system due to declining participation? The short answer? No. The longer answer? The future setup of state championships may be tweaked a bit, but championships in A, B and C are likely to remain for the foreseeable […]
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NFL Notebook: Giants’ purge continues with Bradshaw and Canty cut
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The New York Giants continued their roster purge after missing the playoffs, cutting leading rusher Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive tackle Chris Canty. The salary cap-saving moves Wednesday came one day after New York let starting weakside linebacker Michael Boley go after four seasons. The Giants also waived defensive tackle Martin Parker, […]
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Christie steamed at weight remark
A doctor who said on TV she fears he’ll die an early death was way out of line, the N.J. governor says.
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Carrier presence in Gulf cut
The Pentagon will keep just one aircraft carrier there instead of two as it faces deep spending cuts.
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Letters to the editor: An ill wind off the coast of Maine
The recent decision by the Maine Public Utilities Commission on a floating wind turbine project is bad for the state of Maine and Maine consumers (“Pioneering Maine wind project passes ‘biggest hurdle,’” Jan. 24). The PUC approved this project at a cost of nearly $200 million, to be paid to a Norwegian company by Maine […]
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Indoor Track Notebook: Talent abounds in Western Maine Conference meet
The Western Maine Conference championship meet Friday will be a dress rehearsal for some athletes looking to bigger goals this season, but an important one. The meet will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. The York boys’ team will be after its third straight indoor conference title, but […]
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Scouts delay decision on accepting gays
The group’s board, now entangled in a divisive issue, says it will put the policy to a vote in May.
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Eateries mix sexy and savory
Restaurant chains featuring ‘attentive service’ try to offer diners more than just the chance to gawk at women in revealing outfits.