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Local & State

Published
June 13, 2013

Two S. Portland businessmen charged with perjury

Two prominent business owners made false charges under oath against an officer who accused them of city ordinance violations, officials say.
Published
June 13, 2013

Plan to repay Maine hospital debt approved

The bill, passed unanimously by the state House and Senate, now awaits Gov. LePage's signature.
Published
June 13, 2013

Bill requiring pawnbrokers to photograph items goes to LePage

A bill, sponsored by Rep. Lori Fowle, D-Vassalboro, to curb property theft by requiring pawnbrokers to photograph items they receive is awaiting Gov. Paul LePage’s signature.
Published
June 13, 2013

Majority of Maine school budgets approved

But districts won't know how their numbers really add up until state aid figures are finalized.
Published
June 13, 2013

Moisture likely loosened bricks on Portland building

City officials say the building at Congress and High streets is structurally sound.

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Published
June 12, 2013

Maine high court hears appeal of transgender teen

Nicole Maines sought justice from the state's highest court, claiming an Orono school district discriminated against her by barring her from using the girls' bathroom.
Published
June 12, 2013

LePage tells man ‘I’ve done my part’ in response to Lewiston fires letter

LePage also says he's forgiven Lewiston for $400,000 in loans, which city officials say they know nothing about.
Published
June 11, 2013

GMO labeling bill clears legislative hurdle, but industry fight foreseen

Maine is on track to join several other states attempting to require food producers to label food containing genetically modified ingredients following a landslide vote in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Published
June 3, 2013

More than 9,000 still without power in Maine

Sunday's thunderstorms packed gusts of 60 to 70 mph, causing downed trees and power lines in Maine and New Hampshire.
Published
June 3, 2013

Maine man appeals manslaughter conviction

Ernest Weidul is serving time for the May 2010 death of Roger Downs Jr. following a fight in a Portland apartment.