NEW YORK – Alleged al-Qaida operative Abid Naseer pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he was part of a terror plot against New York City subways and targets in Denmark and Britain. Naseer, 26, a Pakistani who had been living in the United Kingdom, was extradited to the United States last week. His plea […]
2013
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Mock Mars voyage reveals down-to-Earth sleep issues
Men involved in a novel experiment had trouble sleeping and showed signs of depression.
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Texans focused on refocusing
Houston will need to avoid turnovers and score TDs, not field goals, to win Sunday’s playoff game against the Pats.
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Reality tempers red states’ fervor for tax cuts
Cautious officials now suggest that reductions in one area must be offset by increases in others.
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While the NHL was away …
After four months of posturing and pouting, itching and moaning, and just plain silliness, there will be hockey again. Here’s a refresher on what transpired as well as some of the comings and goings since the Kings thumped the Devils to win their first title. BIGGEST TRADE: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent perennial 30-goal […]
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Former Gorham school seen as police/fire option
If town councilors support the plan Tuesday night, it could be brought before voters in June.
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Tom Caron: A funny thing happened on the way to NHL finals
Hockey’s back. Actually, it’s almost back. Over the next week, NHL players will return to the rink from points near and far as teams get ready for a condensed season with an even more condensed training camp. When the league and its players announced an agreement early Sunday morning, there were no details of what […]
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Girls’ Basketball Notebook: Unbeaten Mt. Ararat sees room for improvement
With four starters returning from last year’s tournament squad, Kelly LaFountain had every right to be optimistic about the chances of her Mt. Ararat High girls’ basketball team. But the Eagles have been one of the big surprises of the first half of the season. Entering tonight’s game at winless Hampden Academy, Mt. Ararat is […]
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President digs in for fight over Hagel, Brennan nominations
Maine’s two U.S. senators both say they will reserve judgments until the end of the confirmation process.
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Portland Pirates Tuesday
WHO: Worcester Sharks (18-12-1-2, 2nd in AHL’s Atlantic Division) at Portland Pirates (20-12-1-1, 1st in AHL’s Atlantic Division) WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cumberland County Civic Center RADIO: WPEI (95.5 and 95.9 FM); WOXO (92.7 and 100.7 FM) SHARKS NOTES: The Sharks have won 4 of 5 to stay on the Pirates’ heels. Tim Kennedy, who […]