A chemical spill that contaminated the Elk River continues to affect residents of nine counties.
2014
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McAuliffe takes oath as Virginia’s 72nd governor
McAuliffe emphasizes bipartisanship as he puts several years of campaigning behind him and turns leading a politically divided government.
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Neiman Marcus is latest victim of security breach
The retailer was notified in mid-December by its credit card processor about potentially unauthorized payment activity following customer purchases at stores.
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Arbitrator cuts A-Rod suspension to 162 games
The Yankees’ third baseman says he will fight the decision in federal court.
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Detroit auto show will have something for everybody
Show organizers expect more than 50 new model introductions when the show begins Monday and Tuesday.
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Obama says Sharon dedicated his life to Israel
Tributes to Sharon also poured in from Secretary of State John Kerry, former President Bill Clinton and other Washington leaders.
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Major events in the life of Ariel Sharon
A long career in Israeli politics.
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Sharon was loathed by Palestinians as bitter foe
As an army general and politician, Ariel Sharon was at the center of the most contentious episodes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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LePage to introduce new legislation to curb welfare fraud
The governor says Saturday he will also introduce a bill to repeal a state law that prevents Maine from complying with federal requirements in its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
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Icy roads snarl traffic in central Maine
Parts of U.S. Route 2 reportedly were closed after a truck slid off the road, and a police cruiser was damaged in Norridgewock.