Below is a gallery of photos from Memorial Day weekend.
2012
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Almost half of newest veterans file for disability
And they’re seeking a level of help the government did not anticipate, and for which there is no special fund set aside.
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Study: Summer drought in Maine unlikely, despite dry winter
A summer drought in New England is unlikely despite a warm winter and little snow that sent far less water than usual tumbling into streams and rivers, scientists say.
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For first time ever, gays graduate openly at military academies
“For the most part, it allows us to be a complete person, as opposed to compartmentalizing our lives into different types of boxes,” said newly commissioned Air Force 2nd Lt. Dan Dwyer.
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Watching dissidents is big business in China
China has outsourced watching political dissidents to co-workers, neighbors, government workers, unemployed young people, gang members and whoever else is willing to accept money to conduct surveillance.
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Search continues for Portland man
Santana Dubon, 32, of Portland, was in a canoe with two family members when the canoe capsized last night around 7:30 p.m., said Sgt. Daniel White of the marine patrol.
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Obama on the defensive on spending, debt
According to MarketWatch, federal spending has actually slowed to its lowest pace in 60 years. But polls still show many Americans believe Romney would handle America’s debt better.
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Maine youth corrections system gets high rating
The Maine Department of Correction has won the highest grade from a national organization that looks at safety, security and programs in the state youth corrections systems.
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Polls on gay marriage not yet reflected in votes
Poll after poll shows public support for same-sex marriage steadily increasing, to the point where it’s now a majority viewpoint. Yet in all 32 states where gay marriage has been on the ballot, voters have rejected it.
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Maine installing turtle crossing road signs
Maine motorists are familiar with moose and deer cross signs. Now, they’ll starts seeing a new sign.