If not for lower gas prices, the increase would have been 0.8 percent, aided by storm recovery spending.
2012
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Town of Madison may end Town Office marriages
Gay-rights advocates call the timing ‘unusual,’ but the town manager says ‘we just don’t have enough time.’
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PHOTO: Behind the Scenes
A unique look at workers from Scott Construction bolting an instructional sign onto an overpass near the Maine Turnpike’s Falmouth Spur.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
League-leading penalties leaving Pirates in a box
Averaging seven-plus minors per game, Portland might be its own worst enemy.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Documents: Obsessed prisoner plotted to kill Justin Bieber
Dana Martin, a Vermont man who is serving two life sentences, said he was angry at the pop star because he didn’t respond to any of Martin’s letters.
Posted inNation & World, News
Lawsuits pile up in meningitis case, but recovery appears dim
Though the compounding pharmacy has closed its doors, others may be liable.
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Auditor: Finances troubled before Old Orchard manager hired
Details of improper bookkeeping emerge at a meeting to discuss Mark Pearson’s job performance.
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In clash of stars, Lake Region bests Waynflete
Tiana-Jo Carter scored 15 points and grabbed 32 rebounds to help lead the Lakers past Martha Verneau and Waynflete.
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Feature obituary: Hamilton Grant, 78, mentored prisoners, loved outdoors
Mr. Grant was the assistant superintendent at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham for 18 years.
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Ogunquit water main break likely to be fixed tonight
The break occurred in front of the Scotch Hill Inn on Main Street.