The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority was seeking about $10 million from state and federal sources to pay for the Brunswick facility. But the bids ranged from $12.2 million to $20 million.
June 2012
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Maine lawmaker to serve six months for forgery
Republican David Burns, who represented House District 138 for little more than a year, is also ordered to pay $2,384 in restitution.
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Two teens charged with torching Standish church
The 114-year-old Richville Chapel is destroyed along with pews from the late 1800s.
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Experts differ on DNA in Dechaine case
Testimony today focused on how likely contamination was responsible for unknown male DNA on Sarah Cherry’s fingernail clipping.
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Police: Driver exceeded limit by 100 mph in Bath crash
Joseph Boyington, 22, was driving his Acura 135 mph in the passing lane of Route 1 north in Bath – an area where the posted speed limit is 35 mph.
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CDC: Motorcycle helmet laws reduce deaths
On average, about five times as many bikers without helmets die in states with less restrictive laws.
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Somerset County Jail booking log June 14
The following people were booked Wednesday and Thursday at Somerset County Jail:
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Amazing Kreskin endorses Maine candidate for US Senate
However, the famous mentalist’s endorsement did not include a prediction that Steve Woods will win.
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State to make up shortfall to lawyers for indigents
An emergency infusion of just over $900,000 means the state can pay attorneys’ bills going back to May 10.