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.
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Keeping distance might be best solution
Dear Annie: I am a grown man in my early 30s, and I’m still having problems with my parents. My mother has always favored my older sister, even though my sister has been irresponsible her entire life. She abuses alcohol and drugs, but my mother won’t acknowledge it and blames me for any altercation we have. My father is too timid to challenge her.
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VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: US drought no cause to push farm bill through
The United States is experiencing its worst drought since 1956. Amid seemingly endless heat, crops bake and livestock pant.