Airlines cancel thousands of flights as the Northeast braces for the brunt of the storm Thursday night.
January 2014
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Woman has toe bitten off at Boston party
Police say the party’s host asked the victim to leave, which led to a fight in which the host allegedly bit off the guest’s toe.
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Railroad in Mainer’s death criticized for safety ‘failure’
A senator from Connecticut, where the accident occurred, says the company should notify local authorities whenever a train strikes an object.
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Barbara Bush ‘doing great,’ still hospitalized
The former first lady is being treated for a respiratory problem, but a spokesperson said the family is hopeful she will be released from the hospital soon.
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Two major newspapers call for clemency for Snowden
The New York Times and the Guardian newspapers say the former National Security Agency contractor should be praised for his disclosures.
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UMaine chooses Karlton Creech as new athletic director
Creech, a senior associate director of athletics at North Carolina, will start in Orono on Feb. 10 and make $175,000 per year.
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Gift from Obamas mistakenly delivered to Illinois woman
She was surprised to find a ‘beautiful, personal’ book in the bottom of a damaged box her family opened on New Year’s Day.
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Clinton students donate hats to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter
CLINTON — The Clinton Elementary School’s Student Council led the school recently in a “Hats for the Homeless” Day. Students could wear a hat in school and make a monetary donation or bring in warm winter hats for the Mid Maine Homeless Shelter. The day was successful and fun — $160 and approximately 200 new […]
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Leading Maine gay-rights group endorses Michaud in governor’s race
Independent Eliot Cutler objects as EqualityMaine’s political clout goes to his openly gay rival.
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Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living settle dispute
But the settlement doesn’t affect Macy’s lawsuit against J.C. Penney Co. alleging breach of contract.