The vote comes shortly after President Barack Obama issued a plea this morning to end the $4 billion in tax subsidies.
March 2012
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UPDATED: Two Wilton schools evacuated after bomb threats
WILTON – A man with slurred speech called in two bomb threats at Academy Hill School and Cushing School this morning, forcing the schools to bus students to alternate sites, police said.
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Here’s what to do when you hit Mega Millions jackpot
Some advice is in order before the Mega Millions drawing Friday, especially if you’re really, really, really lucky.
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‘Walmart of Weed’ sprouting in US capital
The opening of the weGrow store on Friday coincides with the first concrete step in implementing a city law allowing residents with certain medical conditions to purchase pot.
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Maine Turnpike delays expected overnight in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — Traffic near Mile 52 on the Maine Turnpike will be stopped for up to 25 minutes at a time early next week as crews work on an overpass, the Maine Turnpike Authority announced Thursday. Delays are expected in both directions between 10 p.m. Monday, April 2, and 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, weather […]
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Maine high court won’t address Poliquin issue
The court, after accepting written arguments, effectively says the issue is not urgent enough for it to issue an opinion.
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Obama visit to complicate travel Friday evening in Portland, South Portland
PORTLAND — Campaign events for President Barack Obama in South Portland and Portland on Friday evening are expected to produce traffic delays and temporary street closures in both cities. The president will land at Portland International Jetport late Friday afternoon and travel to the Hutchinson Union Building at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland […]
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Autism numbers rise as screening, diagnosis improve
The most comprehensive U.S. investigation of autism prevalence to date finds the rate of U.S. cases rising to about 1 in 88 children. The previous estimate was 1 in 110..
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Maine House rejects public funding for religious schools
The measure proposed by the LePage administration now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Supporters of Fla. shooter fearful of speaking out
The few people who have defended the shooter, George Zimmerman, have done so reluctantly, most fearing public backlash.