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December 2016
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
‘You’ve got to keep going’: Cumberland man battles rare cancer
CUMBERLAND — While doing homework one day two years ago, 20-year-old Brandon Thibeau was surprised to feel a swollen lymph node on his neck. His doctor thought it was odd, too, when Thibeau went for an appointment two weeks later. Thibeau underwent an ultrasound, and the results came back abnormal. The doctor told Thibeau he […]
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Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Spurs hold off Bulls for 119-100 victory
San Antonio falls behind after leading by 20, then comes back to win.
Posted inMaine, News
Augusta grapples with bedbugs months after discovery at boarding houses
In the latest incident, a bedbug is found inside a recently returned DVD case at the library.
Posted inNation & World, News
Solar power and batteries may keep Vermont charged for climate change
Even utilities see reason in encouraging some customers into going off the grid.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Vague abortion stance seemed to aid Trump
Planned Parenthood’s focus groups hint that Clinton erred by depicting him as nonconservative.
Posted inSports
Commentary: Raiders can’t win now
With QB Derek Carr out for the rest of the season with a broken leg, Oakland went from a Super Bowl contender to having little chance in the playoffs.
Posted inSports
Commentary: Jagr’s milestones won’t be reached again
Hockey has changed during Jaromir Jagr’s long career, and goals and points are now so much harder to come by.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest
FOOTBALL Packers-Lions game flexed to prime time The NFC North title showdown between Green Bay and Detroit was moved to Sunday night on New Year’s Day. The NFL announced the switch on Christmas Day, and also moved two afternoon games back from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m.: New Orleans at Atlanta and the New York […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Governors lead a Republican renaissance in New England
For decades, New England has been cold toward Republican candidates – but now four states have right-leaning governors.