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Local & State

Published
March 5, 2014

Charter school commission undecided on probe of Lewiston application

Two members say they felt misled by the application for the Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School, but opinions are divided on whether it merits an investigation.
Published
March 4, 2014

Kennebec River’s flood risk is normal this year, expert says

An advisory committee meets Thursday to consider all data available in assessing the risk this spring.
Published
March 4, 2014

Maine police seek help finding pajama-clad robber

A man robs a Winthrop convenience store at 3:29 a.m. wearing a ‘Support the Twins’ hoodie and bright green pajama bottoms.
Published
March 4, 2014

Money-laundering probe targets Maine attorney

Authorities raided his Saco office last year but have not charged Gary Prolman, whose former client admitted drug offenses.
Published
March 4, 2014

Ex-Maine town official, husband face sentencing for corruption

Carole and Marshall Swan will be sentenced in June after she was found guilty of extortion and both were convicted of falsifying tax forms.

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Published
March 4, 2014

Maine inmate charged with murder admits to prison killing

In an affidavit, Richard Stahursky is quoted saying he is ‘absolutely’ guilty. He blamed the victim for the loss of his prison job.
Published
March 4, 2014

Two Maine men charged with selling crack cocaine

Police say cocaine was being sold from one suspect’s apartment in Bath.
Published
March 4, 2014

Saco moves toward replacing historic stone bridge with concrete span

City voters could decide in June whether to borrow nearly $1 million to replace Stackpole Bridge after rejecting a more expensive restoration proposal last year.
Published
March 4, 2014

LePage slams Democrats over revenue-sharing bill

The majority of Republicans also supported the bill. The governor promises a new bill to replenish the rainy day fund.
Published
March 4, 2014

Maine snowmobile driver dies in crash

It is the state’s fourth snowmobile fatality of the season.