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Local & State

Published
April 8, 2014

Complaint challenges legality of Canadian company’s medication sales to Mainers

In a case affecting those in need of cheaper drugs, the head of a state pharmacy group alleges the Canadian firm’s sales are illegal.
Published
April 8, 2014

Brunswick councilors vote against asking for federal review of train facility

The vote follows two hours of public comments on the proposed shelter for Amtrak Downeaster trains.
Published
April 7, 2014

Portland council denies liquor license for Sangillo’s

The bar’s attorney says it will appeal the 5-4 vote to the state liquor board. Police asked for Sangillo's to be shut down.
Published
April 7, 2014

Flood watch issued for parts of Maine through this evening

The watch includes coastal Cumberland and York counties through 8 p.m.
Published
April 7, 2014

Englishman sentenced to 17 years for porn involving Maine girl

Nicholas Cheese, 27, had established an Internet relationship with the 13-year-old girl before meeting her at a Bangor hotel to have sex.

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Published
April 7, 2014

Wrong-way driver in Maine crash had suspended license, police say

The drivers of both vehicles died the crash.
Published
April 7, 2014

N.J. man guilty of extorting prospective Maine employer

Patrick Curley admits to falsely alleging a job-for-sex offer.
Published
April 7, 2014

Maine man who said his chicken was stolen is charged with terrorizing

A Pittston man is accused of using a knife to threaten a neighbor’s family and sending threatening text messages.
Published
April 7, 2014

Maine man torches wife’s belongings, setting house afire, police say

Michael D. Hersom, 41, is charged with arson in connnection with the fire that heavily damaged his home in Lisbon Falls.
Published
April 7, 2014

Maine lawmakers endorse teacher evaluation rules

The guidelines require school districts to design evaluation systems based on multiple criteria.