Even Tropical Storm Isaac, bearing down on Florida, could add to the disruption that now includes the uproar over the refusal of Rep. Todd Akin to drop out of the Senate race.
August 2012
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Donations will keep Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen open to January
“I just want to thank people ever-so-much for taking the pressure off me,” director Dick Willette said Wednesday. “I can run the soup kitchen at least to the end of the year with donations that have come in.”
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Somerset County Sheriff warns of scamsters who masquerade as police officers
EAST MADISON — Somerset County Barry DeLong is not making personal calls to your home asking for donations, nor are any of his deputies.
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Police Report: Augusta and surrounding towns, August 21-22
At 5:56 p.m., shoplifting was reported at Staples on Crossing Way.
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Maine congressional candidates not changing their views on abortion amid Akin controversy
Candidates for Congress from Maine are sticking with their stated positions on abortion amidst a raging national debate on the topic triggered by controversial statements from a Republican congressman and a plank in the party’s national platform.
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Decline in out-of-state hunting licenses has Mainers feeling economic sting
A significant decline in hunters coming to Maine from other states is having a far-reaching economic impact, from state agencies to small businesses in rural areas.
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More details of foiled Rite Aid robbery emerge
Carl Hunter, 19, of Spring Place, and Lance Vashon, 34, of Highland Avenue, remained Wednesday in Kennebec County Jail in Augusta, a jail spokeswoman said Wednesday evening.
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Winthrop police investigate theft of $11K worth of wire from FairPoint Communications
WINTHROP — Police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars of wire from FairPoint Communications.
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Augusta schools boss agrees with Brunswick superintendent’s comments about LePage
Augusta School Department Superintendent Cornelia Brown said Wednesday that she applauded scathing comments made by Brunswick Superintendent Paul Perzanoski aimed at Gov. Paul LePage and state education efforts.
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RSU 9 announces bus routes
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Regional School District recently announced its bus routes for the upcoming school year. Students should be at bus stop five minutes prior to pickup time. Times are approximate.