To its champions, it’s timeless rather than passe, and other events – among them squash – can be deemed dispensible.
September 2013
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Sept. 11 responders in Pennsylvania, Virginia seek health benefits
About 90 apply for aid from a fund, even though the risk from hazards is far less than in NYC.
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Nyad’s team responds to skeptics doubting her Cuba-to-Florida swim
On social media and the online Marathon Swimmers Forum, long-distance swimmers have been debating whether Diana Nyad got a boost from the boat that was accompanying her,
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Doubts linger over Syria gas attack evidence
One week after Secretary of State John Kerry outlined the case against Assad, Americans – at least those without access to classified reports – haven’t seen a shred of his proof.
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LePage to attend regional energy meeting
The conference brings together the governors of the six New England states and the premiers of Canada’s five eastern provinces.
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Army unit to receive award at Brewer Armory
The award is the second-highest decoration given to Army units.
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Motorcyclists take part in charity ride
More than 20,000 riders from around the state are gathering at the Augusta Civic Center at noon Sunday for the United Bikers of Maine’s 32nd annual Toy Run.
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Pingree unhurt as boat crash injures three
Her financier husband is treated and released as the harbor collision of a water taxi and pleasure boat is investigated.
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Police seize $20K worth of drugs
ALFRED — The York County Sheriff’s Office and Kennebunk police have arrested three people and seized guns and $20,000 worth of cocaine and heroin in a joint operation targeting what police described as a mid-level dealer.
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Wind power proposal clarifies energy costs
The proposal will shed light on what consumers can expect to pay for renewable wind energy generated off the coast of Maine — at least in its developmental stages. The price of wind probably will be well above the price of energy from burning fossil fuels or hydroelectric dams, especially while the technology of offshore, deepwater wind is still being tested.