Area students earn academic honors for the first quarter of the 2014-15 school year.
2014
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Stephen King wraps up book tour in South Portland
Four hundred fans had tickets for the book signing, but he was able to squeeze in another hundred or so.
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Posted inNews, Sports
Bode Miller to undergo back surgery
The Olympic skier missed the start of the World Cup season because of a herniated disc in his back.
Posted inNews
Study suggests genetic link for male homosexuality
The new evidence ‘is not proof but it’s a pretty good indication’ that genes on the two chromosomes have some influence over sexual orientation.
Posted inNation & World, News
Harvard, UNC sued over admission policies
The plaintiff in both is Students for Fair Admissions, a nonprofit whose members include students and parents.
Posted inBusiness, News
Washington’s first pot auction brings in $600,000 for 300 pounds
Bidders were allowed to sniff the buds before offering a bid, and were provided with a detailed list of strains and lot sizes for a complete potency profile.
Posted inBusiness
Reynolds relaunching heat-not-burn cigarette
The surging e-cigarette or vapor industry has reinvigorated the interest for cigarette alternatives, including products like Revo.
Posted inPolitics
Long-troubled Afghan government is undergoing overhaul
The president and his former rival are trying to end corruption and focus on security, the economy and social policy.