The Republican governor breaks with his party, siding with those who called the legislation discriminatory.
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Posted inBusiness
Stocks rise sharply on construction and manufacturing data
A climb in crude oil prices also helps lift the overall stock market to a seven-week high.
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Posted inElections, Politics
Super Tuesday: complete election results
Maps and state-by-state election results for the Super Tuesday primary elections and caucuses.
Posted inLife & Culture
Jaycee Lee Dugard’s ‘Stolen Life’ warrants sequel
The one-time hostage to write about her life post-captivity.
Posted inMaine, News
George Mitchell to deliver address at USM’s 2016 commencement
The former U.S. senator and diplomat from Maine will give the ceremony’s keynote speech at Cross Insurance Arena on May 14.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Critics’ dream put to the test: Paying only for channels you watch
Canada’s mandatory switch to a la carte plans may finally answer the question of whether they’re cheaper overall than large packages.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine high court hears arguments on Poland Spring water rights
A group challenging a water contract with the Fryeburg Water Company has asked the court to reject the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the deal.
Posted inNews
Windham family loses home, several pets, to fire
By the time firefighters arrived, the fire had spread to the home from a garage.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Meth lab discovered in garage in Raymond, man arrested
Police say a sheriff’s deputy discovered the lab while checking on a probation violation of an employee.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine bill to increase access to heroin overdose antidote moves forward
The legislation would allow pharmacists to dispense the drug naloxone, which can quickly reverse the potentially deadly effects of an opiate overdose.