Local & State

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September 12, 2013

Kevin Raye makes congressional bid official

The Republican and former Maine Senate president says his party needs to elect someone with broad appeal.
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September 12, 2013

Maine land considered for missile defense site

Federal property in mountains east of Rangeley is now one of the Pentagon's five options for an interceptor facility if one is built.
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September 12, 2013

Injured Maine welder awarded $489,000

Joseph Bordeau of Mexico was injured when he was pinned against an I-beam at the Maine Energy Recovery Co. in Biddeford.
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September 12, 2013

Maine cultural centers receive $710,000 in federal grants

The four recipients will use the funding for planning and education.
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September 12, 2013

Advocates launch drive to make marijuana legal in Portland

Passage of a city ordinance would be the first step toward statewide legalization.

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September 12, 2013

Fund hopes to bring New Mexico widow back to Maine

Meanwhile, her husband is remembered as a devoted family man, prankster and excellent engine captain.
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September 12, 2013

Hundreds turn out for Bon-Ton’s opening at Maine Mall

More than 1,000 customers came into the store in the first hour, says store manager Char Brunner.
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September 12, 2013

NWS investigating two possible tornadoes in N. Maine

The National Weather Service says there were more than 1,000 lightning strikes per hour at the height of last night's storm.
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September 12, 2013

Panel rejects tobacco companies’ bid to reclaim $50M from Maine

Tobacco companies alleged that Maine and several others states were not in compliance with the landmark 1998 settlement and should forfeit payments dating back to 2003.
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September 12, 2013

Four charged with terrorizing at Gray home

The group allegedly cut power to a home and tried to kick in the door in retaliation for an alleged assault at the Eagles Club in Portland over the weekend.