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Local & State

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August 29, 2014

Boston man convicted in Maine of interstate pimping

Fritz Blanchard, 29, and another pimp took three women from Portland to Boston last year to prostitute them.
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August 29, 2014

Maine proposes rules as black sea bass fishery grows

The regulations will govern both recreational and commercial fishing of the species.
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August 29, 2014

Maine teen sentenced in fatal crash

The girl will spend 10 days in juvenile detention, perform community service and can't drive for five years.
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August 29, 2014

TSA stops jetport passenger with gun in carry-on luggage

The man does not face criminal charges but will almost surely face a civil fine of between $1,500 and $11,000, a TSA spokesman says.
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August 29, 2014

University committee votes to cut three USM programs

The elimination of the American and New England studies graduate program, geosciences, and the arts and humanities major at Lewiston-Auburn College goes to the board of trustees for a final vote.

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August 29, 2014

I-295 crash slows commute in Portland

Emergency workers are at the scene.
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August 29, 2014

South Portland motorcycle accident closes Broadway in early morning

Two people were transported to the hospital after the 5 a.m. crash.
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August 29, 2014

Former Auburn councilor appears in court on child porn charge

After his arrest, the 38-year-old Joshua Shea was fired from his job as publisher of Lewiston Auburn Magazine.
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August 29, 2014

Trailerload of hay catches fire in West Gardiner

Its owner thinks the blaze could have been started by a cigarette thrown from a passing vehicle.
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August 29, 2014

Maine man gets 10 years in prison for robbing 2 banks

Prosecutors say 26-year-old Troy Gay had a drug dependency at the time of the robberies.