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June 18, 2013

Attempt to strengthen Maine mining laws likely fails

The Senate's rejection of further safeguards to existing legislation likely dooms the effort.

June 18, 2013

Maine bill would raise snowmobile registration fees

The measure, which would help fund the maintenance of trails, likely would be vetoed by Gov. LePage.

June 13, 2013

Portland Adult Education loses its home

Students will be moved to temporary classrooms, as the city shuts down the West School.

June 12, 2013

Moisture likely loosened bricks on Portland building

City officials say the building at Congress and High streets is structurally sound.

June 11, 2013

Bill on student transfer appeals OK’d

If signed by LePage, a state board may make the final decision on requests for outside-district placement.

June 10, 2013

Climate adaptation study may restart

The House votes to revive a report on global warming’s long-term e•ects on the state, but obstacles remain.

June 1, 2013

With Maine Legislature divided, legislation stands still

The relationship between the governor and Democrats, never exactly congenial, lately has turned nasty and personal.

May 30, 2013

Driver charged after pedestrian is hit in Portland

Police say the driver was impaired when his vehicle hit and seriously injured a man Thursday morning.

May 29, 2013

LePage irate about 'stifling' of his words

'We might as well go home, roll up our sleeves and get our guns out,' the governor says.

May 29, 2013

If Michaud's seat opens, scramble's on

The rumblings about possible candidates to fill Mike Michaud's House seat became discernibly louder Thursday.