The man was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault for allegedly entering the shop and attacking a woman as she worked behind the counter.
March 2010
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NH seeks trial forMaine man in 2005 slaying
James Mann of Fryeburg had been held in a state hospital for killing a 14-year-old girl.
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Maine issues first red tide warning
The Department of Marine Resources bans the harvesting of mussels and surf clams from Harpswell to the New Hampshire border.
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Hydro-Quebec,NB Power deal collapses
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick — Hydro-Quebec’s proposed deal to buy power plants owned by New Brunswick Power has collapsed. New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham said today the $3.2 billion (Canadian) agreement fell apart when the Quebec utility sought changes that would have increased the risk for New Brunswick residents. The deal was canceled after Graham met […]
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GOP senators in final driveto stall health bill
WASHINGTON — In a final drive to thwart President Barack Obama’s health care remake, Republican senators will force Democrats to run a gantlet of politically dicey votes before they can finish a companion bill to the landmark law. Voting was expected to start late today on a long list of Republican amendments to a “sidecar” […]
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Google’s deals in doubtas Beijing retaliates
BEIJING — China issued a blistering public attack against Google today and appeared to quietly begin getting businesses to abandon the U.S. Internet giant after it moved its controversial Chinese search engine offshore. The critical remarks in a high-profile Communist Party newspaper coupled with souring business deals underscored Beijing’s determination to settle scores with Google […]
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Popular Brunswick eatery expanding, but not everyone is happy
BRUNSWICK — Owners Becky and Dave Shepherd were thrilled when they were offered a lease that would allow them to expand Wild Oats Bakery & Cafe at the Tontine Mall. The Shepherds had been eyeing expansion of the 19-year-old eatery for years. They even considered moving to the old Movie Gallery spot on Maine Street, […]
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Maine doctor faceschild porn charges
David A. York is a general practitioner, the kind of doctor who typically sees patients of all ages.
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Oil spill drill testsresponse crews
Today’s exercise in Portland Harbor is being held 21 years to the day the Exxon Valdez leaked 11 million gallons of crude oil off Alaska.
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Topsham doctor faces child porn charges
TOPSHAM — A doctor faces child pornography charges after being arrested at his Congress Circle home Tuesday. Dr. David A. York, 59, a physician with Concentra Medical Centers in Augusta and Lewiston, is charged with five counts of possession of sexually explicit materials of children under the age of 12, according to the Maine Department of […]