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Local & State

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March 18, 2014

Beard Award nominations bypass Maine chefs, restaurants

One Mainer does get a nomination, however, in the Broadcast and New Media category.
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March 18, 2014

Three Gorham residents charged with sex trafficking

Authorities say they arranged for a teenager to engage in sex acts for money in three counties.
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March 18, 2014

Maine man gets 15 years for drug, firearms charges

Ryan Orton of Hudson illegally obtained drugs from China over the Internet and had them delivered to people working with him in Maine.
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March 18, 2014

Maine lawmakers unanimously OK giving state more authority over elvers

The season start is delayed two weeks to allow time to implement the measure, which allows for establishment of weight quotas.
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March 18, 2014

Rape trial starts for former Dartmouth student

Parker Gilbert was a freshman from London when he was arrested last May on multiple counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault.

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March 18, 2014

National Republican group highlights LePage in ‘American Comeback’ video

Maine’s Republican governor is among 13 profiled for the ‘American Comeback’ project.
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March 18, 2014

Maine man injured in house fire trying to save cats

Richard Messer went back into his house three times to try to rescue the family cats and suffered smoke inhalation.
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March 18, 2014

Maine’s Mini Fenway to get $600K in renovations

The improvements will allow softball, Babe Ruth-level baseball and several other sports to be played in the park.
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March 18, 2014

‘Zumba’ prostitution scandal draws to close in Maine

In the end, charges were brought against 68 accused clients, 65 of whom pleaded guilty or no contest.
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March 18, 2014

Portland delays vote on criticized bar’s liquor license

Portland police recommend denying Sangillo’s Tavern a license, citing 23 calls to the area in less than a year, including a shooting.