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Local & State

Published
June 24, 2013

Portland police charge two with engaging prostitute

'There's a lot of street-level prostitution going on, more than we've seen in recent years,' said Assistant Chief Vern Malloch.
Published
June 24, 2013

Police investigating teeth found on N.H. island

Pierce Island is where police believe the body of 19-year-old UNH student Elizabeth 'Lizzi' Marriott was dumped by Seth Mazzaglia, who is charged with killing her.
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June 24, 2013

Maine restaurant, innkeepers groups restructure

The two hospitality groups will have one manager, but keep their own boards of directors, committees, staff and budget.
Published
June 24, 2013

Two benches, $42,500? Portland sits this one out

A three-year-old plan to install artist-designed benches on the city's Bayside Trail has been halted because the price ultimately was too high.
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June 24, 2013

Maine anglers asked to help count stripers

PORTLAND — Maine anglers are being asked to take photos of striped bass they catch this summer in the name of science. Coastal Conservation Association-Maine and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute are collaborating on a project called “Snap-A-Striper” to collect data about the fish, which migrate to Maine waters each summer. Recreational fishermen are […]

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Published
June 24, 2013

LePage remark a GOP liability?

His blunt style may please the tea party, but moderate Republicans on the same ticket could lose votes.
Published
June 24, 2013

State House notebook: Override of budget veto in spotlight

With the scheduled legislative session over as of last week, the last large item looming over state government is the most important one: Maine’s next two-year budget. The Legislature has approved the $6.3 billion budget due to take effect July 1, but Gov. Paul LePage has said he is going to veto it. He has […]
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June 24, 2013

Milk price proposals miss mark for Maine

Congress weighs a change that ends U.S. subsidies, but farmers here prefer a plan that could cost consumers.
Published
June 23, 2013

School-cost conflict could split RSU 5

Differing priorities strain the union of Regional School Unit 5's towns of Freeport, Durham and Pownal.
Published
June 23, 2013

Maine college makes hay out of farm trend

Kennebec Valley Community College will teach students organic farming in its sustainable agriculture program.