Bear, an eight-week-old mutt puppy, jumps for a treat in Joe Brown’s hand Tuesday afternoon in front of the L.C. Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley.
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Posted inPolitics
Facebook friends get out the vote in large numbers
The friend-prodding likely increased voter turnout by as much as 340,000 in the non-presidential election that voted in a new Republican congress.
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Posted inBusiness
Apple says new iPhone 5 is taller, lighter
The new phone hits stores in the U.S. and several other countries Sept. 21.
Posted inNation & World, News
Human stem cells restore hearing in gerbil study
The stem cells were used to make immature nerve cells. Those were then transplanted into the deaf ears of 18 gerbils.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Skowhegan girls rewarded with win
Last spring a group of girls at Skowhegan made a commitment to improve their soccer game by playing in an indoor league and throughout the summer. Friday, the Indians were rewarded for their effort, breaking a 48-game winless streak dating back to 2009, with a 2-1 win over Messalonskee.
Posted inNews
Gardiner High School briefly locked down
Gardiner Area High School was locked down briefly this morning after a former student confronted a current student inside the school.
Posted inNews
Falmouth couple indicted for underage drinking party
Barry and Paula Spencer could face thousands of dollars in fines if they’re found guilty.
Posted inNews, Politics, Senate
Senate candidates outline views in first debate
Summers and King show they have differences, but there are no back-and-forth arguments.
Posted inNation & World, News
Embassies in 7 countries warn of possible attacks
The warnings, posted on the embassies’ websites, do not report any specific threat to Americans but note that demonstrations can become violent.
Posted inNation & World, News
Collins blasts federal agency for wasteful spending
The General Services Administration has been under fire in Washington ever since news broke of a lavish 2010 conference in Las Vegas for managers and employees that cost more than $800,000.