Not since the halcyon days of the Soviet Union has a vote been so lopsided, but there was no fraud or coercion. Ninety-two percent turnout; more than 98 percent support for the Falkland Islands to retain its status as a British Overseas Territory.
March 2013
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Decline in Maine births follows national trend
The recent article by Eric Russell regarding Maine’s death rate exceeding the birth rate was well-written, but gave readers a false impression. His article was like looking into a telescope and equating that narrow image as representing the larger world around him.
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Winning $338M lottery ticket sold at N.J. convenience store
Lottery officials today announced a liquor store in the city of Passaic, 15 miles northwest of New York City, had sold the ticket but said they hadn’t heard from the winner.
Posted inNation & World, News
High court weighs drug companies’ generics policy
The FTC wants big drug companies to stop paying others to delay releasing their generic versions.
Posted inPolitics
Trees standing in way of boatyard proposal
Environmentalists oppose a bill that would exempt ‘working waterfronts’ from a state law.
Posted inNews
More Advanced Placement classes to be offered online
Thanks to a funding increase, a program providing universal access to advanced classes can also take more students.
Posted inSports
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Buckeyes survive
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Aaron Craft dribbled in place at the top of the arc, watching to see if any of his Ohio State teammates were getting open near the basket for a game-winning shot.
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Jackman woman seriously hurt in snowmobile accident Sunday evening
Rayeann Milliken, 22, suffered a severe leg injury and loss of blood around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, off the Loop Road in Jackman.
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COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Tinsman, Day spark Terriers to victory
BOSTON — Miranda Tinsman scored four goals, including the clincher with six seconds to play, as Thomas held off Wentworth 16-14 in college women’s lacrosse action Sunday afternoon.