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Local & State

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January 20, 2014

Maine fire marshal: Rise in arson reflects weak economy

Officials say a Palmyra case highlights a trend of desperation when the economy goes sour.
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January 20, 2014

Dispatches

LePage applauds renovation of 2006 transit coach bus / Direct flight to Washington to remain following merger / Two-person team to discuss findings from pipeline study
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January 20, 2014

Maine communities questioning the fairness of flood maps

Several expect to appeal new federal flood zones, which could mean soaring insurance rates for property owners.
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January 20, 2014

Maine Sen. King says he wouldn’t attend Winter Games

Angus King cites concerns that terrorists could target the Olympics.
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January 20, 2014

For famed, disbarred attorney F. Lee Bailey, ‘redemption’ only part of it

At 80 and settled in Maine, Bailey still has more he wants to do in his career and says being readmitted to law practice would help.

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January 20, 2014

Feature obituary: Richard E. Richardson, 85, owned boatyard on Sebago Lake

Now owned by his two sons, the nearly century-old boatyard is believed to be the only fourth-generation-owned boatyard in New England.
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January 20, 2014

Natural gas bonanza has a downside

The two companies installing lines in central Maine have forced water utilities to divert resources.
Published
January 20, 2014

Aerial yoga provides a real lift in Scarborough

Participants find that performing poses off the floor can be easier and more relaxing than traditional yoga.
Published
January 19, 2014

Three-alarm fire hits apartment building near Woodfords Corner

The blaze on Irving Street was largely under control early Monday.
Published
January 19, 2014

Blaine Richardson to run in Maine’s 2nd District as independent

Maine political scientists say that while the former Republican has little chance of winning, he could take votes from the Republican congressional primary winner.