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Obama on the defensive on spending, debtAccording to MarketWatch, federal spending has actually slowed to its lowest pace in 60 years. But polls still show many Americans believe
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Maine youth corrections system gets high ratingThe Maine Department of Correction has won the highest grade from a national organization that looks at safety, security and programs in
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Robert Pattinson leaves vampires behind in 'Cosmopolis'The "Twilight" heartthrob stars in David Cronenberg's latest film as self-centered moneyman Eric Packer, who sees his fortune and sense of
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Maine installing turtle crossing road signsMaine motorists are familiar with moose and deer cross signs. Now, they'll starts seeing a new sign.
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Polls on gay marriage not yet reflected in votesPoll after poll shows public support for same-sex marriage steadily increasing, to the point where it's now a majority viewpoint. Yet in
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Robert De Niro to address Bates graduates todayThe oscar-winning actor is one of three high-profile guests who are part of the Maine college's commencement ceremony.
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Syria denies it was behind attack that killed 90The Syrian government blamed the killings on "hundreds of heavily-armed gunmen", who also attacked soldiers in the area, it said.
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Senator asks airlines to drop seat fee for young kidsSen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to allow young children to sit with their families without paying extra.
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Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show after threatsLady Gaga canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence. Some accused police of buckling to the
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Boys skip school, burglarize housePolice say three high school boys skipped class last week to burglarize a house on Fourth Street.
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Allen Afield: If you match the caddis, you'll catch the fish
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Hunting: Between mowing and barbecuing, start planning for fall
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What's Up in June: Solstice will be eclipsed by rare transit of Venus