In a long, swashbuckling career, he also helped airlift thousands of Jewish refugees from Iraq to Israel and was compared to the giants of American history.
July 2015
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Life sentence urged in peanut salmonella case
The recommended punishment for selling salmonella-tainted food is considered unprecedented.
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Post 51 cruises past RH Foster in Zone 1 playoff opener
Starting pitcher A.J. Godin led the way with 8 1/3 strong innings in American Legion tournament.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta councilors support food distribution company’s parking, expansion proposal
Performance Foods — Northcenter wants to add 50,000 square feet of cold storage to its Augusta operation.
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Doctors tangle over comatose patient
Family members, doctors and the patient’s wife struggle over ending the life of a Frenchman in a prolonged coma.
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Culinary tourism: More than half of Maine’s visitors came to eat or drink
Brand USA promotes regional cuisines as a main selling point to attract visitors.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Minnesota Dairy Queen thinks outside the cone
A 1940s-era contract allows the DQ in Moorhead to localize its menu, customize toppings and serve generous portions.
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Wild pitch during intentional walk leads Bessey Motors past Augusta Elks in Zone 2
Brady LaFrance scores winning run in bottom of 9th inning in American Legion playoff game.
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AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Johnny Clark turns his attention to Oxford 250
6-time PASS North champ bypassed last Sunday’s race to regroup, spend time with family.
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GOLF NOTEBOOK: Women’s Am set for next week
Dessent, Plourde, Bouchard among contenders for this year’s championship.