A musician from Freeport whose disappearance from an outdoor party in Howland last weekend prompted a two-day search died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said Thursday.
April 2012
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NHL PLAYOFFS: Fans react to Ward’s goal with racism
It had all the makings of a feel-good hockey moment — except the guy who scored the goal was black.
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LePage: Corruption in mid-management
NEWPORT — Gov. Paul LePage said Thursday state government continues to be too big and too expensive, and part of the problem is the state work force.
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Businesses clear out, make way for Southern Maine’s first firework shop
Southern Maine’s first fireworks store, set to open in June, has other retailers in Scarborough’s Gateway Shoppes literally moving out of the way.
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More details in 2011 fatal stabbing
AUGUSTA — The sound of a crash roused Michael T. Young from a light, fitful sleep.
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Legislative panel approves $96M bond package
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee on Thursday came to an agreement on $95.6 million worth of bonds that may end up being considered by voters in November but first will have to clear the desk of Gov. Paul LePage.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE: Rams hold off Eagles
OAKLAND — Cony goalkeeper Katrina Duncan made just two saves in the second half but the second one, which came with just 35 seconds left in the game, was big.
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Mock crash has sobering effect
FARMINGTON — As firefighters pulled a supposedly lifeless teenage girl’s body from a mangled car and placed her in a body bag, dozens of somber-faced young people sat nearby on a lawn in silence, watching.
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SKOWHEGAN DISTRICT COURT
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases, listed alphabetically J-Z, were closed March 5, 2012, to March 16, 2012, in Skowhegan District Court.
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Area community service recognized
AUGUSTA — A recent ceremony recognized area recipients of the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service.