WINSLOW — In less than seven minutes, voters from three communities unanimously approved a $1.8 million budget for Alternative Organizational Structure 92 during a public meeting Wednesday.
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Skowhegan girl celebrates 12th birthday on 12-12-12
SKOWHEGAN — Wednesday was a special day for Sydney Ames.
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Farmington Business Association organizing to fill advocacy gap
FARMINGTON — A town selectman will be starting a new business organization in January to address a void he says he and other business owners think needs to be filled.
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Second man arrested in Oakland Grinch burglary
OAKLAND — A second man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of an elderly couple’s Christmas presents, a crime that struck an emotional chord with police and the community.
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Hut system offers backwood adventurers the comforts of home
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — On a clear December day, hikers and skiers dot the snow-covered trail leading them through an evergreen forest below the Bigelow Mountains.
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In many Maine schools, one-fifth of students in poverty
New census statistics reveal a large gap between have and have-not communities in the state.
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Gov. Christie: My weight isn’t a bar to the presidency
The Republican governor was asked about his weight problem during an interview with Barbara Walters for her “10 Most Fascinating People” special.
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Angus King is selected for high-profile Senate panels
For first-year members, intelligence and budget seats are unusual. In the House, Pingree is tapped for Appropriations.
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Waterville offers free online service for businesses, consumers
WATERVILLE — The city is offering businesses an online site where they may advertise their goods and services and for consumers to find out what they offer, free of charge.
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Maine Democrats opt against higher salaries for political employees
In the midst of a large budget shortfall, they decide not to spend $50,000 to pay three top officials above entry level.