Former Gov. John E. Baldacci, a Democrat, has taken out nomination papers for the U.S. Senate, joining the scramble among candidates for the U.S. Senate and House.
February 2012
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12 killed as violent storms ravage Midwest, South
Powerful storms and tornadoes thrashed towns in Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee on Wednesday, destroying property, buildings and families.
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Baldacci, Michaud, Pingree take out papers for Senate seat
U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree, and former Gov. John Baldacci took steps Wednesday to enter the race for Olympia Snowe’s senate seat. Former Gov. Angus King may also jump into the fray.
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Skowhegan stabbing victim lifeflighted to Bangor
Another man is custody on felony assault charge
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House GOP: Court should review Poliquin
Agreeing with Democrats, Maine Republicans proposed today getting a Supreme Court opinion on whether state treasurer Bruce Poliquin violated the Maine Constitution.
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In exchange for food, North Korea will stop nuclear work
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called the announcement a “modest first step”. It’s North Korea’s first major move since President Kim Jong-il died in December.
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Apple’s market value hits $500B, where few have gone
Apple was already the world’s most valuable company. But the gap between it and No. 2 Exxon Mobil Corp. has widened rapidly in the past month.
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Rupert Murdoch’s son resigns from News Corp. newspapers
James Murdoch’s credibility had been diminished as the company’s phone-hacking and bribery scandals got worse.
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Oakland police log Feb. 29
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 29:
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Authorities searching for Florida firefighter find a body
The body was discovered this morning off Dahlia Farm Road in Newburgh.