Daniel McClurken, 36, told police he was going around a curve when a deer ran in front of his car. When he swerved to miss the deer, McClurken said, he lost control of his car.
2011
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Senate accepts compromise on tax cuts, jobless benefits
The House is expected to vote Saturday on the measure, which extends Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits for two months.
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Review: New company, fresh Christmas take and well-done show
There will always be room for enlightened misers and funny elves, but it’s nice to have something a little different for holiday theater. With “The Christmas Bride,” which opened Thursday night, we have not only a musical in its New England premiere, but one presented by a new theater company. Anyone inclined to get nervous […]
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Student’s welfare, Walmart column touches nerve
The Maine student says she’s gotten marriage proposals and a lot of attention after her essay about her experiences with welfare recipients as a cashier went viral.
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Marijuana dispensary group changes its name
The name better reflects a nonprofit that offers a variety of services for chronically and severly ill patients.
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Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists named
Spencer Cooke of Cheverus, Louis DiTomasso of Wells and Jordan Hersom of Leavitt are the finalists for the James Fitzpatrick Trophy, which goes to the top senior high school football player in Maine.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Maine Med skywalk work will close Congress St. sidewalks in Portland
PORTLAND — Sidewalks on Congress Street near Maine Medical Center will be closed to pedestrians on Saturday while repairs are made to the skywalk bridge at 887 Congress St. Pedestrian detours will be clearly marked, the city said in a press release. Vehicle and bicycle traffic on Congress Street will not be affected.
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Police foil OOB burglary, arrest two men
A person called the Old Orchard Beach police to report that a door to their neighbor’s home was open when the owner wasn’t home, which led to the arrests.
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Forbes: ‘Gov. LePage Stretches Truth’
Gov. Paul LePage said Forbes Magazine told him that welfare and energy costs led to Maine’s rankings as Forbes’ least business-friendly state. Forbes said that’s untrue.
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Illnesses led to Hannaford beef recall
Federal investigators have not determined the source of contaminated meat that has led 10 people being sick in four states.