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Local & State

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April 2, 2014

Maine lawmakers override two vetoes by Gov. LePage

One bill would create a study group to improve the state’s response to child abuse and neglect.
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April 2, 2014

Maine heating oil prices continue to ease

The state’s heating oil average is lowest in New England.
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April 2, 2014

Collins, King support release of CIA ‘torture’ report

The senators’ support appears likely to have tipped the balance in favor of disclosure.
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April 2, 2014

Maine’s workers comp chief says media, politics created controversy

At a hearing marked by claims of election-year maneuvering, he denies having a pro-business bias in removing a hearing officer after a complaint.
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April 2, 2014

Bangor man who stole $43,000 in copper gets 18 months

Michael Weston stole copper from electric utility substations. Prosecutors say one theft caused a power outage.

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April 2, 2014

Maine siblings injured when their vehicles collide

Kylee Caruso, 18, of Robbinston says she knew as soon as she saw the other vehicle that it was her 20-year-old brother, Logan.
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April 2, 2014

Maine man died from accidental drowning, medical examiner rules

Vaughn Giggey was missing for four days in August before his body was found in a stream.
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April 2, 2014

Maine inmate gets life for killing fellow prisoner

Authorities say the men were in the exercise area of the prison in Warren when Guy Hunnewell beat Alan Powell with a guitar.
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April 2, 2014

Maine wants recognition of Agent Orange exposure

A bill that focuses on potential exposure by Maine Army National Guard members will be signed into law today.
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April 2, 2014

Toll cheaters paying a price in Maine, neighboring states

A cooperation agreement means those who ignore tolls out of state are tracked down and threatened with penalties.