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Local & State

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July 30, 2013

Man pleads guilty in massive Maine pot operation

Moises Soto allegedly helped run a marijuana field for Haynes Timberland, a local timber and development company that owns the land.
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July 30, 2013

Democrats criticize LePage administration’s smog proposal

Lawmakers and the public should have a chance to evaluate the proposal to opt out of anti-smog rules, they say in a letter.
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July 30, 2013

California man picked to lead Maine organic farmers’ group

Ted Quaday will replace the late Russell Libby, who led the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association for 17 years.
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July 30, 2013

Maine high court upholds Turner man’s murder sentence

Brian Nichols, who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Jane Tetreault in their Turner home in 2010, had argued that his 40-year sentence was excessive.
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July 30, 2013

Senate bill adds $100 million for Bath Iron Works

The funding would be a down payment on a fifth DDG-51 destroyer, which Maine's Susan Collins is pushing for.

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July 30, 2013

Study looks at Sandy’s impacts on tidal marshes

Researchers will compare the abundance of marsh plants and birds before and after the storm from Maine to Virginia.
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July 30, 2013

Portland symposium to focus on climate, fisheries

Reports from fishermen of warming waters and lower stocks over the last several months prompted the symposium.
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July 30, 2013

Maine panel sets deadline for charter school applications

There is now a separate application for virtual schools that spells out specific requirements, such as weekly face-to-face time for students and instructors.
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July 30, 2013

Police kill fox that attacked five in South Portland

The 'aggressive' fox even jumped into a parked truck to bite a man. The animal's remains are being tested for rabies.
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July 30, 2013

Couple sues Westbrook, police over eviction

A lawsuit, supported by the ACLU, alleges two renters never got proper notice and were treated illegally by the city's police.