Local & State

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September 13, 2013

After two rainy nights, 86-year-old Benton man found alive

Arthur Wakeman was found soaking wet but alive Friday morning about 1.2 miles from his home by a searcher and her dog.
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September 13, 2013

Maine ed tech denies having sex with student

Authorities say Tammy Larlee, 41, had a relationship with a 15-year-old student this summer.
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September 13, 2013

Missing Maine man found in Vermont

Crews found the man after searching an area between Killington Peak and Deer Leap on Thursday night during a significant thunder and lightning storm.
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September 13, 2013

Maine gets $300,000 grant to help rural veterans

The grants will help enhance systems that allow health care providers to electronically communicate with veterans who live in rural areas of the state.
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September 13, 2013

Former captive, Portland writer team up

Amanda Lindhout's ordeal in Somalia is only part of 'House in the Sky,' says her co-author, Sara Corbett.

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September 13, 2013

In Maine, preparing the pooch when storms strike

Anyone who has spent a stormy night trying to calm – or ignore – a stressed-out dog can appreciate Kathleen Fobear's predicament . . .
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September 12, 2013

Maine jobless compensation system called too complex

Commissioners hear about a system that is difficult to navigate for both employers and the unemployed.
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September 12, 2013

Man guilty of engaging prostitute in Kennebunk Zumba case

Of the 68 people alleged 'johns' who were charged, Donald Fortin was only the second to take his case to trial.
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September 12, 2013

UNE-Biddeford building evacuated for chemical odor

The Morgane Science Building was closed to classes Thursday while emergency officials searched for the source of the leak.
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September 12, 2013

Balloonist’s dream of Maine-to-Europe flight ends quickly

Jonathan Trappe was trying to become the first to cross the Atlantic using a cluster of helium-filled balloons, but had to land Thursday night in Newfoundland.