BANGOR — Gov. Paul LePage has administered the oath of office to his first judicial appointment, Gregory Campbell, to the Maine District Court. Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and judges from the state’s lower courts were present for today’s ceremony in Bangor. Campbell, of Hampden, has served as assistant district attorney for […]
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Community Calendar: July 6 – 17
Greater Portland Benefits Thursday 7/7 Opera at the Mansion, benefit for PORTopera and Victoria Mansion with Claire Cooken and Robert E. Mellon, 5:30-8 p.m., $50, reserve tickets by calling 772-4841, Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St., Portland. Friday 7/8 EBNO Talent Show, to benefit East Bayside Neighborhood Organization, with drumming from Taiko Maine Dojo, breakdancing, live […]
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Bull kills man in Farmington
Ernest Bubar, 55, got pinned to the ground by the bull after he tried to herd it back to the farm by himself, according to the farm’s owners.
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Eliot concerned about NH utility project
Public Service of New Hampshire has bought 17 acres of forestland in Eliot with plans to clear-cut some of it for a switching station.
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Economic recovery turns 2:Feel better yet?
This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating.
Two years after economists say the Great Recession ended, the recovery has been the weakest and most lopsided of any since the 1930s.
After previous recessions, people in all income groups tended to benefit. This time, ordinary Americans are struggling . . .
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Lawyers want to toss triple-killing confession
Thayne Ormsby is charged with killing Jeffrey Ryan, 55, his son Jesse, 10, and Jason Dehahn, 30, at Ryan’s home on June 22, 2010.
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Forum to feature governor’s story of tough upbringing
Gov. Paul LePage will share his personal story of rising above poverty at a community forum on Wednesday hosted by LearningWorks.
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Maine fails to reach agreement with largest union
One of the outstanding issues is compensation for workers engaged in union activities.
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16 Mass. youths charged in York underage drinking party
Police found a large group of people gathered around a fire pit behind a home on Gunnison Road with open containers of alcoholic beverages in clear view.
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Prince William, Kate charm Canada
Tens of thousands of Canadians lined the streets and cheered as Prince William and Kate arrived in an open carriage at Parliament Hill to join in Canada Day celebrations today.
The crowd – many festooned in the Canadian colors of red and whilte – jammed the streets of Ottawa and the fields around the Parliament as the newlywed royal couple, on their first . . .