The billionaire mayor invites 1,300 mayors to compete for millions in funding for new programs to solve urban challenges and enhance city life.
June 2012
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Senators back NH town bid to change pond name
U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte write to the chairman of the U.S. Board of Geographic Names urging board members to approve the request.
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Bangor man faces sex charges involving boy, 7
Police began an investigation after an electronic photo of a sexual assault involving a child was sent to Brewer police.
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Man charged with not paying $50K in child support
According to the complaint, Dennis Allain of Worcester, Mass., has paid just $461 to support his son now living in Maine. His last payment of $19 was made in March 1998.
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Car bombs kill at least 63 during Iraq pilgrimage
A Baghdad military spokesman says the attacks are meant to reignite all-out sectarian bloodshed, “but Iraqis are fully aware of the terrorism agenda and will not slip into a sectarian conflict.”
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Feds: Horse racing operation tied to drug cartel
“This case is a prime example of the ability of Mexican drug cartels to establish footholds in legitimate U.S. industries,” says the chief of the IRS’ criminal investigation unit.
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National arts official visiting Rockland, Portland
National Endowment for the Arts chairman Rocco Landesman is visiting Rockland and Portland to see how the creative economy is helping local communities.
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Giffords protege wins Ariz. House seat
Ron Barber, who almost lost his life in the Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, defeats Republican Jesse Kelly.
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NBA: Durant, Thunder win Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant showed LeBron James how to play the fourth quarter in the NBA Finals.
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MLB: Buchholz outduels Buerhle in Sox win
Clay Buchholz struck out the side in the first after Reyes’ hit and went on to outpitch Mark Buehrle, leading the BostonRed Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.