Mothers in labor will now likely travel about 50 miles to Bangor.
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Obama to nominate Ashton Carter as next defense secretary
Officials say Carter is respected at the Pentagon, where he was deputy defense secretary until last year, and lawmakers say he would easily be confirmed.
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Missed chances still sting for Patriots
New England won’t dwell on Sunday’s 25-21 loss, but a rematch with the Packers in the Super Bowl ‘would be cool.’
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‘Hands up. Don’t shoot!’ protesters get attention with solidarity gesture
NFL players and students are among those drawing criticism and praise as they make their statements.
Posted inNation & World
Republicans seek to reverse Obama’s actions on immigration
The question is what kind of strategy will block the president’s recent executive actions from taking effect.
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Belichick, Kraft on witness list for Hernandez trial
Both the coach and the owner of the New England Patriots may play a role in Aaron Hernandez’s murder trial.
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Obama’s pool of candidates for defense secretary shrinking
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson becomes the latest to say he doesn’t want the job.
Posted inHealth, News
Is there anything that aspirin can’t do? Well, maybe
A study shows aspirin may not prevent first heart attacks or first strokes.
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U.S.-China climate pact puts pressure on India
A promise by India would signal to the world that all countries must fight climate change.
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IPod music case goes to court
Apple’s late founder, Steve Jobs, will be heard in a videotaped deposition as a class-action lawsuit is tried.