As an expression of justifiable national pride (egad, I almost wrote the P-word!), the often-heard chant, “USA! USA! USA!” is uplifting and stirring.
April 2012
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Halloween robbers admit guilt
FARMINGTON — Two men on Friday admitted to robbing a couple at gunpoint inside their home Halloween night and forcing the husband to withdraw money from nearby ATMs while his wife remained held hostage.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Browns are a great fish Mainers often ignore
Recently, a friend told me that he has problems catching brown trout consistently, so he preferred targeting brookies, rainbows and landlocks. This fellow said that the last three species may occasionally offer fishless days, but on most outings, he found them much easier to fool.
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Experts say gas prices starting to fall
Oil prices have fallen in recent weeks, and drivers have gotten more frugal, reducing demand.
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Maine home sales increase
The median sales price also increased, for the first time since July 2011.
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Maine Nature Conservancy launches $100 million campaign
The money will be used to conserve land and marine environments in the state.
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Maine unemployment at 7.2 percent for March
The figure compared to 7.8 percent a year ago.
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Maine puts new ferry into service
The Capt. E. Frank Thompson, named after a longtime skipper, can carry 20 vehicles and 250 passengers.
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Zimmerman bail set, apologizes to Trayvon Martin’s parents
Zimmerman took the witness stand during his bail hearing and apologized to the parents of Trayvon Martin for shooting their son.