NEW ORLEANS T he “baby dolls,” an on-again, off-again Mardi Gras tradition of New Orleans’ African- American community, are on again. The troupes of women strutting and prancing in bonnets, garters, and skimpy or short, ruffled dresses on Fat Tuesday also are being spotlighted in a new book and museum exhibit that trace their history […]
2013
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Frost items on display in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A collection of letters, recordings, photos and other items collected during a 24-year friendship between the poet Robert Frost and a Cincinnati rabbi is going on display to mark the 50th anniversary of Frost’s death. The Victor E. Reichert Robert Frost Collection will be shown starting today at the University at […]
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THIS WEEK IN THE CIVIL WAR
Two Confederate ironclad rams, the CSS Palmetto State and the CSS Chicora, unleash a surprise assault on Jan. 31, 1863, on Union forces blockading Charleston, S.C., where the Civil War began in 1861. The Palmetto rammed one Union ship, firing into the vessel and disabling it. The other ironclad went for a second Union ship, […]
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Option of combat roles is boon for women’s rights
In most arenas, it’s been a long time since an American has been told, “You can’t do that because you’re a woman.” But in the military, that inequality has been the accepted reality ”“ until now. The ban on allowing women in U.S. military combat positions was lifted on Thursday, Jan. 24 by the Obama […]
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Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013
Roland Jerry DesRoberts, 89, of Sanford, died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, located on 66 North Ave. in Sanford. Interment will be in the spring at St. Ignatius Cemetery in […]
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Biddeford to honor coach battling cancer
BIDDEFORD — There will be plenty of emotion in the air in Steve White Gym at Biddeford High School on Friday night, and not just because the Biddeford girls basketball team faces a tough matchup against Sanford that could help push the Tigers into the playoffs. Biddeford will be honoring former assistant and JV coach […]
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Smart Tips for Your Tax Refund
(StatePoint) Like any sudden in-flow of cash, your tax refund presents an opportunity to spend your money wisely or foolishly. And while it would be easy to blow the cash on fleeting fun, like a shopping spree or a slew of the latest gadgets, experts say the money would be best used to pay down […]
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OOB library granted funding, won’t close
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library has had its power reinstated and has been granted the funding library officials say it needs to remain in operation the rest of the fiscal year. The town council voted Wednesday night, 4-2, to terminate a memorandum of understanding and restore self administration to the […]
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NBA Roundup: Miami pulls away to extend mastery over the Nets
NEW YORK – LeBron James had 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Miami Heat blew out Brooklyn in the second half for a 105-85 victory Wednesday night, their 13th straight against the Nets. Dwyane Wade added 21 points and Chris Bosh had 16 for the Heat, who outscored the Nets 56-36 in […]