The measure would provide $511 billion for the base budget and $93.3 billion for the war in Afghanistan in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
July 2012
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New digs for Maine agencies will save $1M annually
The state government will save more than $1 million per year in rent when two agencies move into a newly constructed office building at the edge of Maine’s capital.
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Sabattus biker hurt in pickup collision
A Sabattus man was injured Monday morning when he was reportedly struck by a pickup truck while driving a motorcycle on Western Avenue.
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Harpswell man faces Richmond OUI charge
Harpswell man is facing charges after reportedly smashing into a curb while trying to start his car early Friday morning.
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Girl grabs wheel when grandfather dies in NJ
After her grandfather suffered a heart attack and died while driving her home, 12-year-old Miranda Bowman managed to stop the truck and escape unharmed.
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Woman charged with Topsham pharmacy robberies
Police say the suspect entered the drug stores within minutes of each other and passed the pharmacists a note demanding prescription painkillers.
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Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Chris Covelli planted 1,000 zucchini seeds on his farm in southern Wisconsin this spring. Only a quarter sprouted in the parched soil. A few weeks later, he planted 1,000 more seeds and doubled his irrigation. This time, nothing came up. Covelli also lost his broccoli and green beans to the drought […]