The attacks, mostly by car bombs, targeted small restaurants, day laborers and bus stops in Baghdad, signaling that insurgents remain a potent threat to Iraq’s security forces and long-term stability.
March 2013
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Maine university tuition among region’s lowest
And Maine’s community colleges have the lowest average rates among two-year schools in the region.
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Pope Francis: Protect the poor and nature
Princes, presidents, sheiks and thousands of ordinary people gathered for his installation Mass today, in which he mapped out his priorities as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics.
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In snow-socked Northeast, spring seems far away
“Once I hear the word April, I am really offended when I hear the word snow,” says one Massachusetts resident.
Posted inPolitics
LePage’s teacher retirement proposal draws fire
School districts say paying part of the costs will force them to lay off staff and cut other services.
Posted inCommunity
Births: Feb. 15-22
AUGUSTA — A son, Evander Alfred Dean, was born Feb. 22 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Rebecca and David Dean of Winslow.
Posted inCommunity
Library to offer seeds to promote gardening
NORRIDGEWOCK — In an effort to promote reading, gardening, good eating habits and outdoor exercise, the Norridgewock Library will lend seeds to interested patrons in mid-April. Each packet will contain planting instructions.
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UMF EVENTS
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced the following events that are free and open to the public, unless otherwise stated:
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Fairfield Primary registration dates set
FAIRFIELD — Fairfield Primary School will hold kindergarten registration Tuesday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 24, for children living in the Fairfield, Benton, Hinckley and Shawmut area. Children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2013, to enroll in kindergarten. Parents/guardians must bring the child’s original birth certificate, updated immunization records, and a recent photo of child for registration.
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Student art show in Pittsfield April 1-14
PITTSFIELD — Maine Central Institute will hold a student art show April 1-14, at the Pittsfield Public Library.