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Local & State

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January 9, 2014

Industry executives say ‘old Yankee mentality’ in Maine slows Web progress

They say one way to boost high-speed Internet service is for more residents to let go of tradition and accept its many benefits.
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January 9, 2014

Dogged search for Maine pet pays off

An animal lover looks for several days after hearing about a missing pooch, before succeeding at last.
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January 9, 2014

New ferry Wabanaki arrives in Portland

Casco Bay Lines says its replacement for the aged Island Romance is a passenger pleaser.
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January 9, 2014

Maine kids, experts not keen on lifting child work restrictions

The state's economy would benefit, the governor says, but others see drawbacks for those ages 12 to 15.
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January 9, 2014

Alcohol, tobacco use down, but so are spirits, Maine school kids report

A survey by state agencies shows upticks in bullying and thoughts of suicide.

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January 9, 2014

Early education, teacher pay priorities for Maine Legislature’s Education Committee

Members will also examine a report urging changes to the state’s school-funding formula.
Published
January 8, 2014

Traffic light out at busy Scarborough intersection

Volunteers are directing traffic at routes 114 and 22 after the signal was damaged when power lines fell on it.
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January 8, 2014

Dresden man, 23, sentenced for robbing Bath pharmacy

Nicholas Alexander gets 28 months in prison.
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January 8, 2014

Man’s body found in burning house in Maine

It is the third fire-related death in the state this year.
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January 8, 2014

Maine’s Backyard Farms reopens – with much at stake

The tomato grower is back – with its 200 workers, 500,000 plants and a determination to fight whiteflies.