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Local & State

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January 9, 2014

Poverty impacts Maine students’ grades, researchers say

The study came after the LePage administration began a report card-style ranking system for schools.
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January 9, 2014

Windham man gets two years in pharmacy heist

Derek Jackson, 38, was turned in by a relative after he robbed a Hannaford store with a knife.
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January 9, 2014

Maine DHHS building proposal can be viewed online

The application includes architectural drawings and other paperwork related to the proposed South Portland building.
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January 9, 2014

Portland to start legal aid service for homeless

Officials plan to announce the establishment of the free clinic today.
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January 9, 2014

York County police to crack down on underage drinking

A special task force funded with a federal grant will patrol sand pits and other spots where teens frequently gather to party.

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January 9, 2014

Maine won’t renew medical rides contract with largest broker

Months of problems getting Mainers to their medical appointments spell the end for CTS on June 30, but then it can bid on new deals.
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January 9, 2014

Maine DHHS: Part of Medicaid study to become public Friday

Officials also plan to discuss findings on proposed expansion of the program when part of the study goes public, as the attorney general has demanded.
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January 9, 2014

Police investigating attempted robbery outside Portland pub

A man reported being confronted by a masked man carrying a pipe or crowbar outside the Great Lost Bear.
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January 9, 2014

Maine awards wholesale liquor contract to Augusta company

Pine State Trading is already doing the warehousing and distribution as a subcontractor. Terms of the lucrative 10-year deal were not disclosed.
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January 9, 2014

Maine man who struck, killed pedestrian pleads guilty

Joshua Erskine says he was high on marijuana and prescription drugs when his Jeep plowed into Ruth Epperson on an Augusta street.