The cuts to MaineCare proposed by Gov. Paul LePage are simply wrong, both morally and practically. Taking care of our sick neighbors is part of the American tradition. Maine has led the way in our nation in doing this. We are good neighbors, and that’s what makes Maine a good place to live. Those who […]
December 2011
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SNAPSHOT: Santa’s helper
Kris McCray packs a customer’s wrapped presents into a shipping box on Tuesday afternoon at The Mailing Center in Augusta. It is a busy season for shipping companies and the Postal Service.
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Lawrence holds off Brunswick
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence took an early lead, then held off a Brunswick rally in the second half to take a 59-53 win in KVAC A play. Down 13 points early in the second quarter, Brunswick (1-1) rallied, tying the game with 2:29 left in the third quarter on a pair of Garrett Erb foul shots. Lawrence (2-0) answered […]
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Tuesday’s high school basketball scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Brunswick 50, Lawrence 28 Cony 65, Edward Little 64, 2 OT Erskine 43, Lewiston 37 Gardiner 46, Maranacook 38 Greenville 51, Valley 36 Leavitt 62, Winslow 47 MCI 39. Mt. View 32 Messalonskee 38, Bangor 26 Mt. Blue 59, Brewer 37 Nokomis 57, Waterville 27 Rangeley 62, Greater Portland Christian 25 Richmond 52, […]
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Messalonskee tops Bangor, 38-26
OAKLAND — Mary Badeen had 20 points as Messalonskee defeated Bangor, 38-26, in high school girls basketball action Tuesday night. Bangor (1-1) made just 12 of its 62 field goal attempts and two of its 11 free throw attempts. Denae Johnson had 13 points and Katie Brochu pulled down 12 rebounds for the Rams. Megan […]
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Gardiner tops Maranacook
GARDINER — Aaron Toman scored a game-high 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Gardiner to a 76-44 win against Maranacook in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B game Tuesday night.
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Topless coffee shop arson trial set to begin
A judge rejects the latest efforts to get charges against Raymond Bellavance Jr. dismissed, allowing his jury trial to get under way Wednesday.
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BIW unpacks a load of black widow spiders
Shipyard employees discovered the venomous arachnids in a crate containing vertical launch system components.
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Trump says he won’t moderate GOP debate after all
He says he’s stepping back in order to preserve the option of running for president.