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Local & State

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July 16, 2013

As heat rises in Maine, a call to crank power down

Mainers are asked to conserve as energy use nears a record during a hot week, and as air conditioners get scarce in stores.
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July 16, 2013

Testimony targets Swan’s workers’ comp claims

Former Chelsea selectwoman is on trial for multiple counts of fraud, including taking federal benefits because she couldn't work while she was collecting income from other sources.
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July 16, 2013

NYC man sentenced in Maine for credit card fraud

Prosecutors say 34-year-old Michael Barnes and two other people were stopped in a vehicle in 2011 and found to be in possession of 160 counterfeit cards.
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July 16, 2013

Maine astronaut’s spacewalk cut short after partner’s helmet scare

Chris Cassidy and another astronaut were performing some cable work and other maintenance chores when a helmet leak occurred.
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July 16, 2013

Trial date scheduled on damage to Maine-N.H. bridge

At issue is who should pay the $2.4 million cost of repairs to the bridge that was hit by a tanker in April.

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July 16, 2013

Maine promotes ladder safety with free app

The state says there were 114 workers' compensation claims in Maine last year from ladder fall injuries that caused people to miss at least a day of work.
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July 16, 2013

New England wins U.S. money to clean industry sites

Recipients include the Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
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July 16, 2013

Sugarloaf hosts Maine State Golf Championship

Defending champion John Hickson is one of 18 professional golfers vying for the trophy and a share of $7,000 in prize money.
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July 16, 2013

Century-old Rangeley Inn to go on auction block

The property includes the 36-room inn, a 15-room lodge, an 18-bed employee wing and an owner-manager apartment.
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July 16, 2013

Sabattus woman dies after weekend collision

Charlene McKeen, 80, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another 80-year-old woman.