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Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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Top 5 overlooked stories of 2010
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Fireballs! 'Tis the season for massive meteors.
Tonight (April 23) through Friday at dawn may be your best chance of the year to spot a fireball, a meteor that shines brighter than Venus, the brightest planet in the sky.
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Veterans groups gear up to fight any proposed changes to disability payments
To help reduce the deficit, President Barack Obama has suggested using a different measure of inflation to calculate Social Security benefits, leading to a slower growth rate. Veterans groups worry such a change could apply to disability payments.
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Convicted rapist found after 34 years: fugitive was hiding in Maine
A rapist who fled Massachusetts before sentencing years 34 ago has been found living in Gorham, Maine.
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Epic blizzard over, but Northeast is still reeling … and now rainy (+video)
As the Northeast digs out from an epic blizzard, rain poses new challenges: ice, slippery roads and paths, and – where wind has not already blown away much of the snow – collapsing roofs.
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New England blizzard: One for the record books?
New England blizzard: Forecasters are predicting more than 2 feet of snow in New England, and blizzard conditions, including high winds, blowing snow, and coastal flooding.
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Single and dating online? Don't give up on the real world so fast
For single people in an era where potential mates spend more time in virtual cafes than real ones, dating online seems unavoidable. But these couples found each other the traditional way. Dating online is not your only option, single people.
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Maine same-sex couples marry in first hours of law
After waiting years, gay couples in Maine's largest city didn't have to wait a moment longer than necessary to wed, with licenses issued at the stroke of midnight as the law went into effect.
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Maine GOP chairman: 'Dozens of black people' unfamiliar to local elections officials may be sign of voter fraud
Charlie Webster said he has suspicions about voter fraud because hundreds of first-time voters registered on Election Day. He refused to say what towns he was talking about or reveal other specifics, but he said the allegations aren't racially motivated.
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'Superstorm' Sandy: Assessing the damage the morning after (+video)
Sandy, no longer a hurricane, but still huge, killed at least 16 people in seven states, cut power to more than 7.4 million homes and businesses from the Carolinas to Ohio, caused scares at two nuclear power plants, and stopped the presidential campaign cold.
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East Coast utilities prep for Hurricane Sandy aka 'Frankenstorm'
Burned by long power outages last fall, utility companies are prepping for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which is expected merge with a winter storm and create what forecasters are branding "Frankenstorm." As many as 50 million people could be effected by Sandy.
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Not a trick or a treat: Hurricane Sandy could hit as monster hybrid storm
Hurricane Sandy, currently a category 2 storm, is taking aim at the Northeast in the days before Halloween. Forecasters say it could cause widespread power outages and dangerous flooding.
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Zumba scandal: Should names (and addresses) be released in prostitution case?
Zumba scandal: A judge allowed the release Tuesday of more information about 21 men issued summons for allegedly paying for sex with a Zumba dance instructor in Kennebunk, Maine. A former South Portland mayor was on the list of male clients in the Zumba scandal.
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Maine earthquake felt across New England
Maine earthquake: The 4.0 temblor hit around 7:12 p.m. Tuesday and its epicenter was about 20 miles west of Portland, Maine. The Maine earthquake shook buildings and rattled dishes, but caused no injuries or serious damage.
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Earthquake shakes New England
Eyewitnesses across New England experienced an earthquake of moderate size on Tuesday evening. In Boston, there have not been any reports of damage yet.
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Zumba scandal: 21 names released in Maine prostitution case (+video)
Zumba scandal: Police released 21 names of men who were issued summonses for engaging in prostitution with a Zumba dance instructor who's charged with 106 counts of prostitution in Kennebunk, Maine.
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Modern-day Puritans wring hands over Zumba Madam’s list of shame
A Maine court will consider whether a prostitution 'list of shame' is a punishment too Puritanical even for New England, where the fallout may include schoolyard teasing and public shaming.
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Focus Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood
The 174 propositions on state ballots point to evolving opinions on marijuana, same-sex marriage, health care, and more. Do the initiatives show the power of direct democracy or lack of legislative leadership?
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Stephen King: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from Stephen King, America's reigning king of horror and suspense novels.
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Pussy Riot: the anonymous band behind the high-profile conviction (+video)
Pussy Riot – which has members beyond the three convicted – isn't your typical band that performs songs back to back in a live concert. But the group now has worldwide recognition and is expected to continue recording.
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3 jets near Washington never close to colliding, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration said a trio of commuter jets, two taking off from and one approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday, were not on a collision course.
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Lobster cheaper than bologna? True, thanks to surplus.
Lobster is unusually cheap in Maine this season thanks to a glut that has sent prices into a freefall. In some places, soft shell lobster is selling for lower per pound prices than bologna meat at many supermarket deli counters.
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Lobster glut drives price per pound lower than bologna
This year soft-shell lobsters began showing up in abundance in fishermen's traps weeks earlier than normal.
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US Senate: Can a Maine independent heal a broken Congress?
Independent former Gov. Angus King, who is running for the US Senate seat of disillusioned moderate Republican Olympia Snowe, hopes to play kingmaker in a divided Congress.
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Bath salts: Gruesome Miami attack adds to drug's bizarre history
Reports suggest that synthetic drugs euphemistically named 'bath salts' might be behind a notorious recent Miami attack. Police are well aware of curious cases involving the drug.
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Stir It Up! Fresh fava puree and garlicky sauteed chicory
Fava beans are in full swing right now making it the perfect time for this fresh spring appetizer.
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