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Local & State

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December 27, 2013

Maine cocaine hearing no-show forfeits $100,000 bond

The defendant is charged in a cocaine distribution ring operating between Maine and New York.
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December 27, 2013

Maine energy consultant seeks dismissal of fraud lawsuit

Richard Silkman’s attorney also argues that if the federal case proceeds, it should be moved to a court here.
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December 27, 2013

Bill to replace troubled MaineCare rides system faces uphill fight

The plan to put local groups back in charge would need Republican support to survive a possible LePage veto.
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December 27, 2013

Ex-Troy town clerk gets 90 days in embezzling case

The state, when deciding the sentence, said she cooperated with police and made full restitution.
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December 27, 2013

Local & State Dispatches

Boy critical after tree falls on him while riding zip line / Prides Corner developer modifies plan / Bus passenger arrested in break-in at closed bus depot ... and more news from around the state.

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December 27, 2013

Storm season heightens carbon monoxide risks

The lethal gas poisons and hospitalizes about 100 Mainers each year. Last February, a Biddeford family survived after being minutes from death.
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December 27, 2013

South Portland synagogue gets national architectural acclaim

Congregation Bet Ha’am's house of worship features a concave roofline and banks of windows positioned to maximize natural light coming inside.
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December 26, 2013

Maine man angry over zoning adds to toilets outside home

David Labbe now displays 28 toilets on a strip of land behind his home, his protest over a city decision that prevented him from selling his property for development as a Dunkin’ Donuts.
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December 26, 2013

N.H. finishes 2013 with $72M budget surplus

Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan praises the legislature for working across party lines to pass a responsible, $10.7 billion budget.
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December 26, 2013

Gift of life outweighs Christmas Eve setbacks for Freeport couple

Richard Peacock says he’s thankful to be alive after suffering a heart attack while narrowly escaping a fire.