Microsoft is trying to stay relevant in a world where smartphones and tablets have eroded the three-decade dominance of the personal computer.
October 2012
Posted inNews, Politics, Senate
Rally targets U.S. Chamber political spending in Maine, nation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has already spent more than $1.3 million on political ads in Maine’s U.S. Senate race and could spend as much as $100 million nationwide on this year’s election.
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Doctors say wounded Pakistani girl improving
Malala Yousufzai appears with her eyes open and alert in the first photographs released by a hospital in England.
Posted inSports
Steinbrenner would’ve apologized for an ending like this
After leading the league in wins this year, the New York Yankees didn’t just lose to Detroit in the AL championship series. They got swept in one of the more humiliating moments in the team’s history.
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NH hospital at risk of losing Medicare funds over hepatitis C
Exeter Hospital says it has been trying to correct deficiencies identified in July by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Posted inPolitics
Video: Obama tells Jon Stewart problems will be fixed
President Obama’s appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart took a serious turn when the President discussed the fatal attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Obama said when something goes wrong, his job is to fix it.
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Kennebec sheriff struck by bullet at shooting range
Sheriff Randall Liberty was shot in the back, but was luckily wearing body armor that “did its job.”
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Gay bishop to speak in Portland Tuesday
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson will discuss topics including civil unions, parenting, and why straight people should care about gay marriage.
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Maine revenues plummet in 1st quarter
Finance Commissioner Sawin Millett says revenues were $26.9 million under budget in the quarter ending Sept. 30.
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Freeport Exit 20 targeted for unusual upgrade
The proposed “diverging diamond interchange” would be the first in Maine.