The Obama administration and House Republicans refused to find a middle ground in a dispute over documents related to a botched gun-tracking operation, and the GOP plunged ahead with plans for precedent-setting votes Thursday.
June 2012
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4 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle
The crowded boat was full of asylum seekers hoping to find safety in Australia.
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HD web cams offer close-up views of Maine puffins
Seal Island has the largest puffin colony in the U.S., and now you can watch them playing, nesting and basking in the sun.
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Christian group backs away from gay ‘cure’
The best-known Christian ministry dedicated to helping people repress same-sex attraction is trying to distance its from the idea that gay people’s sexual orientation can be permanently changed.
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Killington ski resort, skier reach settlement
A Vermont ski resort has reached a settlement with a skier who said it was at fault for his injuries on a trail and during a rescue.
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Bridal registry reflects Sen. Susan Collins’ practical side
Red and white kitchen towels, a lemon-yellow hand mixer and a gas grill are among items the Maine senator and her fiancé hope to receive.
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Waterville, Oakland police logs; Sidney accident
Fireworks, harassment, vehicle accident
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Got a smartphone? Use it to register your car.
Rapid Renewal, Maine’s online vehicle registration service, is offered in 161 towns and cities.
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Massive Colorado fire too dangerous to assess damage
“It was like looking at the worst movie set you could imagine,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said after flying over the 9-square-mile fire.
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Avalanche risk too high to retrieve Mainer’s body
Nick Hal, of Patten, fell 2,500 feet on Mount Rainier last Thursday while trying to rescue four climbers from Waco, Texas.