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Local & State

Published
September 1, 2013

Four people, dog rescued from burning boat in Casco Bay

The fire broke out on a 39-foot cabin cruiser off Portland Head Light.
Published
September 1, 2013

USM dorm residents make themselves at home

It takes a village to get 650 incoming students settled in their rooms on the Gorham campus.
Published
September 1, 2013

NH collision kills elderly couple from Maine

The couple from Biddeford die after a pickup truck crosses the center line on Route 202 late Saturday night in Barrington, N.H.
Published
September 1, 2013

Subsidies for Maine horsemen shrink this summer

Declining slot machine revenue at Bangor's Hollywood Casino and other factors, including fewer spectators, have led to a double-digit drop in purses this year at tracks.
Published
August 31, 2013

New England expects ample apples after dismal 2012

Weather conditions have been favorable to apple production this year, with minimal late frosts, a wet early summer and recent dry conditions.

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Published
August 31, 2013

Maine’s 2012 seafood harvest worth record $528M

Fishermen had the second-largest haul by weight (318 million pounds) since 1950.
Published
August 31, 2013

Boat-building skills on display at Camden Windjammer fest

The boats built on Saturday will be raced on Sunday.
Published
August 30, 2013

Two-tone lobster called one in 50 million

Maine has seen its share of unusual lobsters, but this one is in a different class.
Published
August 30, 2013

More mosquitoes in Maine infected with EEE

Eastern equine encephalitis is found in additional mosquito pools in Alfred, as well as in York.
Published
August 30, 2013

Drawing determines order of Maine bonds on ballot

The five bonds include money for armories, education and roads and bridges.