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August 1, 2012

Bush tax cuts future may ride on Maine’s next US senator

It will likely be one of the first orders of business for Maine's next U.S. senator: extend the Bush tax cuts or let them expire?
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August 1, 2012

Monmouth man sentenced in methamphetamine bust

AUGUSTA -- One of a three men accused of making methamphetamine at a Monmouth home pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges Wednesday in Kennebec County Superior Court.
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August 1, 2012

Jefferson woman admits involvement in 46 crimes

AUGUSTA -- A Jefferson woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in 46 crimes, most of them burglaries and thefts, that occurred throughout Kennebec County.
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August 1, 2012

Plenty of advice on school budget at Winthrop meeting

WINTHROP -- Almost 100 people turned up Wednesday evening with plenty of ideas on what they wanted cut from the school budget that has twice been rejected by voters.
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August 1, 2012

RSU 18 withdrawal topic of Aug. 9 China meeting

CHINA -- A fact-finding informational meeting, open to the public, will be held to discuss withdrawing from Regional School Unit 18.

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August 1, 2012

Route 197 in Richmond to be closed for culvert repair from August 6 to 10

RICHMOND — Replacement of a large culvert is scheduled to start Monday on Route 197 in town, about a quarter-mile west of High School Drive. The work will require closing 300 to 400 feet on the route, according to a state Department of Transportation news release. Signs will direct motorists coming from the interstate to […]
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August 1, 2012

Wilfork enters 9th season with more new teammates

Vince Wilfork is getting used to new playing partners along the defensive line — again. Entering his ninth season, the New England Patriots slimmed-down lineman is working with veteran newcomers Jonathan Fanene, Trevor Scott and rookie Chandler Jones.
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August 1, 2012

U.S. swimmer Adrian edges favored Australian for gold medal in 100m freestyle

LONDON (AP) — Nathan Adrian took out the Missile by a fingertip. Then Allison Schmitt dealt more heartache to the team from Down Under. Adrian, a 23-year-old largely overshadowed by American stars such as Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, made a name for himself by winning the 100-meter Olympic freestyle Wednesday. He lunged to the […]
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August 1, 2012

Photos from Taste of Greater Waterville

This slideshow features a series of photos from the Taste of Greater Waterville Festival today in Waterville, Maine. Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographers David Leaming and Michael Seamans.
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August 1, 2012

Maine unemployment rate drops to 7.2 percent

It's an unusual drop because students and young graduates enter the job market in June, often pushing the unemployment rate higher.