Before adjourning, lawmakers still needed to approve government-wide spending legislation.
December 2016
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Maine’s top, bottom schools in English, math and science
The results are according to a new statewide assessment test.
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Former astronaut, Sen. John Glenn hospitalized in Ohio
Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, has been hospitalized for more than a week, says an official at Ohio State University.
Posted inLife & Culture
Van Williams, TV’s ‘Green Hornet,’ dies at 82
The actor from Texas was defined by one season playing the superhero alongside Kato, played by Bruce Lee.
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And now his watch has ended: Actor Peter Vaughan, who played Maester Aemon on ‘Game of Thrones,’ dead at 93
LONDON — Veteran British character actor Peter Vaughan, who played the enigmatic Maester Aemon in “Game of Thrones,” has died aged 93. Vaughan’s agent Sally Long-Innes says he died Tuesday, surrounded by his family. Vaughan’s face – if not his name – was familiar to generations of television viewers in Britain and around the world. […]
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CEO says AT&T will not hoard content
Observers have expressed concerns that the merger between AT&T and Time Warner could lead to gouging of competition.
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Three charged with operating meth lab in Sherman
The lab found in a mobile home is the 123rd methamphetamine incident investigated by Maine drug authorities this year.
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On the Move
NEW HIRES n Michael McAllister joined SailMaine as interim executive director. An avid sailor, McAllister brings extensive experience in sailing, coaching, racing and teaching. n Diversified Communications hired the following individuals to its team. Emily Koncz joined as a project manager. Koncz was previously employed by iBec Creative in Portland. Liz Decker joined as an […]
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21st Century Cures Act includes funding for opioid treatment programs
Over two years, $1 billion will be distributed to the states, but it’s not clear how much Maine will receive.
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Broad rally drives Dow, S&P to record highs
The transportation sector jumps, but biotech drug companies take steep losses based on comments by President-elect Donald Trump.