To the millions of pet owners across the globe, pets are more than just furry friends around the house. Pets put many people in a good mood and can also make for a valuable addition to families with children, instilling a sense of responsibility in kids they might otherwise never learn. But pets are also […]
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Maine, NH and Vt. in top 8 for Peace Corps volunteers
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are among the top eight states in the country in the amount of. Peace Corps volunteers they have per capita. Vermont is the top-ranked state, although the District of Columbia ranks higher. New Hampshire ranks fifth and Maine is eighth. Currently there are 47 volunteers from […]
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Syracuse child abuse case: Records cast doubt on Lewiston man’s accusations; Tomaselli says DA has no right to doubt him, and lawsuit is coming
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Over the course of nine years, former ballboy Bobby Davis told his story of sexual abuse at the hands of Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine to the police, the college, the local newspaper and a national TV network. Each time, either he was too late or his story couldn’t […]
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Police say Maine man who escaped New Hampshire jail was after ex-girlfriend
ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Police say the burglary suspect who escaped from a New Hampshire jail had vowed revenge against his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in Maine. David Glenn Hobson was captured Tuesday evening near a Market Basket grocery store in Rochester, N.H., near the Maine border. Authorities held a news conference in Alfred, […]
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Police to update public at 10 a.m. on Maine man who escaped jail, eluded capture for 5 days
ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Maine state police will discuss the capture of a burglary suspect who escaped from a New Hampshire jail and vowed revenge against two people in Alfred. David Glenn Hobson was captured Tuesday evening near a Market Basket grocery store in Rochester, N.H., near the Maine border. Authorities say he was found […]
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Region’s health should be asset to New England
As employee health becomes a bigger factor for employers, New England should be selling itself against Sun Belt states as the healthiest region in the country. The differences are stark, according to the 2011 rankings established by the United Health Foundation. Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut are the three healthiest states in the U.S., while […]
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Tent burns at Occupy Augusta site, officials say fire was set intentionally
AUGUSTA – A tent was set on fire this afternoon at the Capitol Park encampment of Occupy Augusta, according to a press release issued by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The 8-foot by 12-foot homemade, A-frame tent was destroyed and fire investigators said the fire was intentional, according to the release issued by Stephen McCausland, […]
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LePage calls situation with Lincolnville rep ‘bull’
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage had some strong words after a meeting Saturday with a Democratic state representative from Lincolnville and several unemployed job seekers. LePage was having the impromptu meeting with the job seekers — who were protesting outside the Blaine House — and his staff then invited Lincolnville Rep. Andrew O’Brien to […]
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Clean Elections can surive, but leadership PACS shouldn’t
Re:Maine Can the Clean Election Act be saved? The answer is yes, but not without a lot of pulling and tugging, and not without some significant changes that shape the law closer to what voters actually want. The Clean Election Act, a public-financing law that was then unique in the nation, was enacted by a […]
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Bates women overpower Norwich
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Senior Kelsey Flaherty notched a game-high 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Bates to a 74-62 victory over Norwich University in women’s basketball action Saturday. Junior Taryn O’Connell submitted an impressive 14 poins and eight rebounds off the bench for the Bobcats (4-1). Junior Allie Beaulieu added 12 points and five […]