At the end of a 34-year congressional career, Olympia Snowe urges her Senate colleagues to return to ‘governing through consensus’.
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Former President Bush could soon leave hospital
Bush has steadily improved and remains stable as he battles the lingering effects of bronchitis.
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14-year-old Cape Elizabeth boy accused of sexual assault
The boy is charged with gross sexual assault of a girl under the age of 12.
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Foundation’s gift extends life of free Portland health clinic
Portland’s mayor hopes other foundations will help keep the facility open to serve those who can’t afford health insurance.
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Casella buys Blow Bros. for $20 million, plus stock
The deal will allow Casella to broaden its presence in Maine and New Hampshire and adds additional waste and recyclables to its business.
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South Portland schools move toward new policy to report bullying
SOUTH PORTLAND — A new policy on bullying is expected to get a second reading and vote next month after it received unanimous initial support Monday from the School Board. The next School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m., Jan. 14, 2013, at City Hall. School Superintendent Suzanne Godin said the policy was actually […]
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Council: Mining rules contractor ‘misrepresented’ credentials
The Natural Resources Council also says the Michigan company has long-standing links to mining operations and shouldn’t be updating Maine’s mining rules.
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Scarborough board slows plan to rebuild McDonald's
SCARBOROUGH — Plans to raze and rebuild the McDonald’s restaurant at 221 U.S. Route 1 are on hold until early next year after Planning Board members tabled a project review Monday night. With questions about building elevation and some other site elements, further consideration of the plans submitted by John Kucich of Bohler Engineering in […]
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Google Maps finds its way back onto iPhone
The release comes nearly three months after Apple Inc. replaced Google Maps with its own, much-maligned map software.
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Mass. school administrator arrested for soliciting sexual photos from Maine girl
There may be more charges to come against Steven Orloff, 47, who is accused of posing as a 14-year-old boy online and exchanging illicit photos with a 15-year-old girl from Cumberland County.