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Local & State

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August 7, 2013

Two candidates get into races for Maine’s congressional seats

A Republican is the first to declare he'll run in the 1st District, and a Democrat joins the field in the 2nd.
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August 7, 2013

Guilty plea nets Winslow man 15 years in Waterville shooting

Matthew Partridge entered a guilty plea this morning to manslaughter in the shooting death of South China resident Justin V. Smith and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, all but 15 suspended.
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August 7, 2013

Developer proposes hotel near Oxford Casino

Casalinova Development Group applied earlier this summer for a credit-enhancement agreement to develop a 550-acre property along Route 26.
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August 7, 2013

Fisheries board considering quotas for Maine eels

The American eel management board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is meeting today to discuss and possibly vote on new regulations.
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August 7, 2013

N.H. Fish and Game officer dies after motorcycle crash

Sgt. Brian Abrams had been in critical condition at Maine Medical Center since the crash on Sunday.

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August 7, 2013

Maine bear baiting foes want to end food giveaways

Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting say food suppliers give away their old food to hunters, who use stale pastries and other items to attract bears.
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August 7, 2013

Opponents voice concerns over Maine smart meters

A hearing in Augusta today is part of an investigation into health risks of Central Maine Power's smart meters.
Published
August 6, 2013

Navy abandons plan to fix nuclear sub burned in Maine

The repairs were expected to cost $450 million, after a man set fire to the sub at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in 2012.
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August 6, 2013

Rollover on I-295 in Bowdoinham injures one

The crash victim is being taken to a local hospital by LifeFlight helicopter.
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August 6, 2013

Maine home heating oil prices hold steady

AUGUSTA — A weekly Maine survey has found that the average price of home heating fuel has remained steady at $3.43 a gallon. The price is the same as last week and up one cent from two weeks ago. The Governor’s Energy Office said Tuesday that kerosene prices rose three cents to a statewide average […]