Local & State

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October 18, 2013

Maine’s Backyard Farms calling back at least 60 workers

The farm, which produces more than 27 million pounds of tomatoes a year, shut down in July because of a whitefly infestation.
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October 18, 2013

Police: Girl, 13, says GPS led pair in wild Maine chase

She tells investigators that she and her 16-year-old companion were traveling to New Brunswick.
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October 18, 2013

Englishman accused of raping Maine girl pleads guilty to porn charge

Nicholas Cheese, who met the girl over the internet, faces 15 to 30 years in prison.
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October 18, 2013

Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit for sale

The award-winning owners will concentrate on their MC restaurant brand in Perkins Cove and Boston.
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October 18, 2013

George H.W. Bush donates wild socks to charity

The former president’s cactus-themed socks will be auctioned to benefit the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

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October 18, 2013

South Portland proposes performing arts center

A concert pavilion similar to the one on Bangor’s waterfront is planned for land next to Bug Light Park, city officials say.
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October 18, 2013

LePage lifts civil emergency order

His political opponents had questioned why the order was in effect after the federal shutdown ended. 
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October 18, 2013

Police say gun-toting man poses threat to Portland

Carlos Reed says he is exercising his rights by walking with an assault rifle, hand gun, body armor and 120 rounds of ammunition.
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October 18, 2013

Three arrested in Maine after meth lab found in vehicles

Employees of an Ellsworth hotel reported suspicious activity in the parking lot.
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October 18, 2013

Corsetti’s Market owner sentenced in Windham fire

He pleads no contest to three charges but does not admit to setting fire to an apartment building.