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February 1, 2012

Allegations revived at hearing on bill to retool Maine housing agency

The legislation would change the director's term and oversight to add accountability.
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February 1, 2012

Analysis: Florida win proves Romney’s stamina

He shifts gears easily after his South Carolina defeat, though a new, 'negative tone' could hurt this fall.
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February 1, 2012

People & EntertainmentStephen Colbert’s PAC takes in $1 million

NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert’s sway in the presidential election might be a joke, but he’s got some real financial muscle. The comedian disclosed Tuesday that his Americans for a Better Tomorrow “super” political action committee has raised a staggering $1.02 million. PACs were required to submit their financial reports to the Federal Election Commission […]
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February 1, 2012

Bill Nemitz: Titillation is not helping in Ayla case

The media reports many newsworthy developments in the case of the missing toddler. But then there's the mindless chatter.
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February 1, 2012

Photo: Legacy publishing grows

Gov. Paul LePage, left, chats Tuesday with Legacy Publishing founder and CEO Steve Anderson at an event celebrating the Westbrook company’s expansion of its “customer engagement center.” Legacy, which offers services and personal guides to family dynamics and relationships, added 125 jobs as part of the expansion into new office space.

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February 1, 2012

Chimp ad riles animal welfare advocates

Do a suit and tie hinder conservation efforts?
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February 1, 2012

Officials: Iran could strike if threatened

Top U.S. intelligence staff say that Tehran could make nuclear arms but is not building them now.
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February 1, 2012

Maine lawmaker facing charges steps down

Criminal charges are expected to be filed alleging misuse of public campaign money by Republican Rep. David Burns of Alfred.
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February 1, 2012

World/Nation Dispatches, Feb. 1, 2012

UNITED NATIONS U.S., allies challenge Russia on U.N. draft resolution Vowing to avoid “another Libya,” the U.S. and its allies challenged Russia on Tuesday to overcome its opposition to a U.N. draft resolution demanding that Syrian President Bashar Assad yield power and end the violence that has killed thousands. “It is time for the international […]
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February 1, 2012

Maine town to vote on effort opposing corporate personhood

Voters in Freedom will decide whether to call for amending the Constitution partly in response to a Supreme Court ruling.