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February 25, 2014

Charges upgraded in Merrimack fatal crash

A Nashua man is accused of felony drunken driving and causing a three-vehicle crash that killed a passenger in his car.
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February 25, 2014

New Gloucester man facing charges after crash

Police say 34-year-old Jeffrey Casey drove into the path of another vehicle then fled the scene on foot.
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February 25, 2014

New MaineGeneral hospital ‘doing its best’ amid bed shortage

CEO Chuck Hays says the hospital in north Augusta, which opened in November, is at full capacity 26 percent of the time.
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February 25, 2014

Maine’s chief justice wants court documents digitized

Leigh Saufley also urges bolstering resources to fight alcohol and drug addiction.
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February 25, 2014

Portland ordinance would protect parks, but not Congress Square Plaza

The City Council will vote next week on alternatives to a citizens petition that could negate the sale of the controversial parcel.

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February 25, 2014

Feature obituary: Joseph Esposito Sr., 84, opened 6 Radio Shacks in Maine

He also formerly co-owned what is now Espo’s Trattoria in Portland and the former Marshview Restaurant in Scarborough.
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February 25, 2014

Mainer teaches Paralympians to meet challenge, dream big

James Upham, a longtime competitor and coach who grew up in Wilton, has helped to expand the U.S. biathlon program.
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February 25, 2014

Bill would alter payments for virtual Maine charter schools

A legislator says the state shouldn’t pay as much for online students because the true cost is likely lower.
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February 25, 2014

Hurdles remain after group accredits Maine psychiatric center

Though officials touted a nonprofit’s accreditation, Riverview still needs the federal government to sign off.
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February 25, 2014

Cianbro, others push for renewal of offshore wind power tax credits

Businesses working to launch offshore wind energy facilities say a kick-start to the industry could bring jobs to Maine.