Local & State

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September 10, 2013

Maine hearing to focus on aging population

House Speaker Mark Eves is holding a discussion with lawmakers, health care officials and economists today.
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September 10, 2013

$4M settlement reached in Owls Head plane crash

Two University of Maine students and one alumnus died in the November 2012 crash that occurred when their plane clipped a pickup truck.
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September 10, 2013

Maine man appeals attempted-murder conviction

Bartolo Ford was convicted in 2010 for trying to kill a police officer by ramming his cruiser with a dump truck.
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September 10, 2013

Joshua Chamberlain’s Medal of Honor returned to Brunswick

The Pejepscot Historical Society received the medal in an anonymous package in July but questioned its authenticity. Historians have since verified it is the real thing.
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September 9, 2013

Portland postpones vote to sell Congress Square Plaza

The move comes after more than three hours of emotional and intense public comment.
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September 9, 2013

Justices pose tough questions in Maine 911 transcripts case

Maine's highest court weighs the Press Herald appeal for transcripts in pending criminal cases.
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September 9, 2013

Portland businessman accused in international drug conspiracy

Robert Evon, a former owner of Port City Music Hall, is accused in a new court filing of conspiring to smuggle $2.7 million worth of cocaine.
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September 9, 2013

Six file to run for positions in S. Portland

Two at-large seats on the City Council and one slot on the school board will be filled in elections Nov. 5.
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September 9, 2013

In Sanford, no run-of-the-mill success

Officials celebrate a public-private effort that helped restore the historic Sanford Mill and attract tenants.
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September 9, 2013

Familiar faces vying for public office in Biddeford

Mayor Alan Casavant is among the incumbents being challenged by a predecessor.

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