Maine’s Sen. Collins jumps party lines to help defeat a separate GOP plan on the politically charged issue.
July 2012
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Federal officials investigate veterans potentially being exposed to Agent Orange while training in Canada
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have agreed to investigate whether Maine soldiers were exposed to potentially toxic chemicals — including Agent Orange — while training at a Canadian military base from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s.
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Same-sex marriage proponents ahead in fundraising
Supporters of allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maine continue to raise money at an impressive clip, pulling in more than $1.1 million so far.
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Scarborough dancers headed to London to perform in Olympic celebrations
Melissa Willey was dubious when she received word last year that she had been invited to the London Olympics.
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Maine children ranked 13th in ‘Kids Count’ survey
AUGUSTA — Maine does well in providing for its children’s health and family and community environments, but they fare less well in education and economic well-being.
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MAINE WOMEN’S AMATEUR: Bouchard wins second straight title
MANCHESTER — For the first two days of the Maine Women’s Amateur golf championship, the course at the Augusta Country Club was the clear-cut winner.
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For some Colorado shooting victims, no medical bills
DENVER — Three hospitals taking care of people wounded in the Colorado theater shooting said Wednesday they will limit or completely wipe out medical bills for the victims.
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Kids Count study ranks Maine high for healthy kids and good communities, finds state lacking in education
AUGUSTA — Maine does well in providing for its children’s health and family and community environments, but they fare less well in education and economic well-being.
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National Night Out in Waterville this year
WATERVILLE — National Night Out, an event that happens once a year across the country sponsored by National Association of Town Watch. It is a unique crime/drug prevention event set for 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the South End at Green Street Park.