This week, Lucius Flatley, with a display of anger uncommon to a Down East philosopher, criticized a scheme being laid by Maine’s Republicans in Augusta. It took the GOP a generation to capture Maine government – and they seem willing to try anything to remain secure in the warm leather seats of the Capitol. They […]
2011
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Bidding intensifies for old Air Force property
The U.S. General Services Administration is auctioning off about 1,500 acres and several buildings that once held the Air Force’s Over-the-Horizon-Backscatter radar system.
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Chomsky urges change in U.S. policy on Middle East
Noam Chomsky addresses an audience of 1,000 at UNE.
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Sandusky waives hearing, vows to fight charges
“There will be no plea negotiations,” his lawyer says. “This is a fight to the death.”
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3 trustees appointed to Civic Center board
PORTLAND — Cumberland County Commissioners appointed three members to the Civic Center board of trustees. Former Portland City Manager Joseph Gray and Bridgton Town Manager Mitchell Berkowitz were reappointed to at-large and District 6 positions, respectively. Both were appointed to the board in 2011 to fill vacancies created when Shipyard Brewing owner Fred Forsley and […]
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Portland mayor considers task force on OccupyMaine issues
PORTLAND — Mayor Michael Brennan is considering forming a task force to address OccupyMaine’s concerns about homelessness and economic inequality. The proposal comes on the heels of an 8-1 City Council vote last week to deny the group a permit to continue camping in Lincoln Park – a move that is expected to push the […]
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State House meeting on Medicaid cuts under way
Gov. LePage’s budget proposes to close a $221 million shortfall by eliminating Medicaid coverage for 65,000 Mainers.
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Conn. man in custody after stabbing in Bangor
Tom Burgess, 21, of Rumford reportedly was stabbed while trying to help a friend who was being dragged away by her ex-boyfriend.
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Portand retracts new airport cab policy, still eyes changes
PORTLAND — The city has revoked a policy change the would have required taxi drivers to appear in person to get their permits to operate at the Portland International Jetport. The move comes after a group of 12 immigrant taxi drivers filed a lawsuit in Cumberland County Superior Court to prevent the policy change from […]
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Biddeford man appeals double-murder conviction
Rory Holland says he acted in self-defense when he fatally shot brothers Gage and Derek Green on June 30, 2009.