Local & State

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September 18, 2013

Penobscot County man is killed when car falls on him

It's not clear if the man was working underneath the vehicle at the time of the mishap.
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September 18, 2013

Health care a challenge for elderly with HIV

As people with the disease age, the need for services gains urgency in older and more rural states like Maine.
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September 18, 2013

Maine community colleges get $13 million IT grant

The seven colleges money will use the money to hire instructors and expand their information technology offerings.
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September 18, 2013

Maine Medicaid debate rolls on in battle of oversized checks

Gov. LePage's hospital visit to tout his debt payback effort is disrupted by a MaineCare expansion supporter dressed as 'Uncle Sam.'
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September 18, 2013

Down East magazine draws criticism for altering photo

But the publication says it's common in the industry to enhance a photograph 'to create an image that will attract attention.'

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September 18, 2013

Driver in July crash in Thorndike faces manslaughter, other charges

Alvaro Soares, 27, of Rhode Island was arrested Wednesday and charged with manslaughter as well as three other felonies in connection with a one-car crash in Thorndike that killed Oscar Tizon-Brito, 23.
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September 18, 2013

Bowdoin College’s endowment tops $1 billion

In the fiscal year ending June 30, the endowment earned a 16 percent return.
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September 18, 2013

BIW president to go to Electric Boat

Jeffrey Geiger will be replaced by Frederick Harris, who will also continue to lead General Dynamics' shipyard in San Diego.
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September 18, 2013

Former Fairfield police chief pleads guilty to OUI

John Emery of Skowhegan changes his plea in a case that includes few official records on file.
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September 18, 2013

Eliot Cutler puts his ideas, reflections in new book

The independent, who is likely to soon launch his campaign for Maine governor, criticizes both big parties.