Meanwhile, homes actively for sale in the Portland metropolitan area fell almost 17 percent from a year ago.
September 2012
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Northeast ocean temperatures reach record high
The previous record high for the first six months of a year was set in 1951.
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Ryan in NH: Safety net shouldn’t encourage dependency
“We believe in equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome.”
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Video: Romney’s comments among top-trending clips
Mitt Romney’s campaign is trying to contain the damage from a just-published video showing him dismissing nearly half the electorate as hopelessly pro-Obama – and dependent on government handouts.
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US homebuilder confidence surges to 6-year high
After a dismal 2011, homebuilders have seen their fortunes begin to turn around this year as the housing market recovery has steadily gained momentum.
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Sea Dogs announce 2013 season schedule
The season opener will be April 4 at Hadlock Field against Trenton.
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Romney tries to stem damage after video remarks
The candidate’s advisers acknowledge the remarks may dominate news coverage for days but dispute the notion that his comments could fundamentally change the election.
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Apple’s stock hits $700 for first time
The rally in its stock price puts its value at $656 billion, more than any public company has ever been worth, if one ignores inflation.
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Maine delegates: China trip promising
One Maine official says the state hoped to secure $3 million to $5 million in new business deals, but it’ll be a few weeks before details are released.
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Police seeking backpack burglar
State police are asking the public for help in identifying a backpack-wearing burglar whose photo was taken by a surveillance camera inside a building that had recently been robbed.