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2012
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Ex-Maine teacher sentenced for sexually abusing young girls
Carl Seaward, 82, of Wilton gets 18 months in prison for abuse that occurred in September 2006.
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Biden calls Obama a gutsy leader with ‘steel in his spine’
VP deviated from prepared remarks at times to include some of his signature rhetorical flourishes but stayed focused on the arguments Obama needs him to make to white, working-class voters.
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Not heard much in Charlotte: TARP, stimulus
Climate change, economic stimulus and TARP were central elements in Obama’s last campaign but earned barely a mention this year.
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In speeches, Obama and Romney set up contrasts
From jobs to foreign policy to taxes and debt, presidential opponents their sides, setting up issues for debate this fall.
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Maine hospital to offer buyouts to cut costs
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital’s CEO says the hospital will likely break even in 2012, but that isn’t enough.
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Federal board backs NH town’s bid to change pond name
In supporting the change, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte said “pejorative place names” aren’t consistent with New Hampshire values.
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Mass. man with ‘grudge’ against IRS gets 7 years
William Scott Dion reportedly told the judge he was a “constitutionalist” and his actions were “to keep the IRS in line,” but he apologized.
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Prince Harry returns to Afghanistan to fly combat helicopters
The 27-year-old who is third in line to the British throne gives a thumbs-up after a long journey on a standard troop flight from England.
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Maine man honored for saving life of attack victim
John Clark of Lisbon is presented with an “Award of Valor By a Citizen” for going to the woman’s aid and in the process suffering a knife wound.