Most of the money will go toward the Penobscot River Restoration project, restoring habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon and other fish.
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Three arrested for alleged Maine heroin, cocaine ring
Tyler McFarland, one of the suspects, had recently been released from prison after attacking another man with a baseball bat.
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Senate confirms Kerry as Secretary of State
The vote was 94-3. Once sworn-in, Kerry will replace Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is stepping down after four years.
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Westbrook teacher accused of sex assault free on bail
Superintendent Marc Gousse would not say whether the allegations involve a student.
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Lawsuit targets LePage in defense of mentally impaired
The administration has failed to provide group-home care and other required services to more than 100 intellectually and developmentally impaired adults, the suit says.
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Falmouth 'tweenager' gives liver disease a special face
FALMOUTH — Looking at 12-year-old Tigerlily White, you’d never know this active and vibrant young girl was born with a life-threatening liver disease. White was born with biliary atresia, a disease that causes a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder. She received a liver transplant at 15 months. According […]
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For $500, Falmouth company gets to keep its sign
FALMOUTH — It took six months of negotiations and sometimes acrimonious debate, but the Town Council on Monday unanimously approved an agreement that allows a Route 1 business sign to stay put without any changes. Councilors voted 6-0 for the consent agreement with TideSmart Global. Councilor Tony Payne recused himself because of a business relationship with […]
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C-SPAN-style coverage OK’d for Maine State House
The free MPBN State House TV channel could begin broadcasting as early as Monday.
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Former Topsham selectmen candidate charged again with drunken driving
BRUNSWICK — Jean Wolkens, a former Topsham Board of Selectmen candidate who was charged with operating under the influence four days before the election earlier this month, was charged with OUI again Monday in a separate incident. Wolkens, 43, of Meadow Road, Topsham, was arrested early in the afternoon at the Wal-Mart on Tibbetts Drive. […]
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Rivers says roles won’t change without Rondo
The Celtics are trying to figure out how to replace point guard Rajon Rondo, who tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season