Livermore and Appleton approve so-called local food and community self-governance ordinances, joining six other towns that did the same thing last year.
June 2012
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Moms turn in signatures to extend chemical ban
Two Maine environmental groups are hoping the state will extend the ban on bisphenol-A to cans and jars that hold baby and toddler foods.
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Video shows Zimmerman’s account of fatal fight
In the video, George Zimmerman re-enacts the fight with Trayvon Martin and says he grabbed the gun from a holster on his waist before Martin could get it and shot him once in the chest.
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Agents raid alleged Monmouth meth lab; 3 men arrested
MONMOUTH — A portion of Cressey Road is cut off today as part of an investigation into an alleged methamphetamine lab. Three men were arrested Wednesday night on drug trafficking charges in connection to that operation, according to authorities. Investigators with the Maine Drug Enforcement are at the scene now at 307 Cressy Road along […]
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Hannaford works to fix credit/debit card glitch by this morning
The glitch prevented customers from using debit and credit cards at checkout counters in most of the chain’s 181 stores in five Northeast states.
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Dead turtles washing ashore on mid-Atlantic coast
in Virginia, strandings in May numbered 58 sea turtles. So far in June, there have been 39. One factor may be the impact from a warmer-than-usual winter and early spring.
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Some mail deliveries will be slower in Maine
The Postal Service is changing its service standards beginning July 1.
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Group calls on candidate Summers to resign state post
Maine People’s Alliance says Summers has an inherent conflict of interest because his office oversees elections.
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Dad’s den: Designing for the 21st century caveman
Whether escaping from a saber-toothed tiger or a bad day at the office, men have sought safety in their caves. It’s been one constant through the ages. And while not every man can be found embracing his inner Neanderthal, there’s no doubt a widespread primal desire to hide out in a room of his own helps […]