Federal energy regulators have recommended a $1.25 million civil penalty against a Portland businessman, saying he hatched a scheme to manipulate New England’s energy market that cost electricity users more than $3.3 million.
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Man convicted in Waterville stabbing case wants clean slate
AUGUSTA — A man told a judge Wednesday he’s looking for a new start once he’s served jail time for stabbing another man in the back in Waterville.
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Opponents blast King for pursuing PAC funds
Senate race rivals question his independence, but King says he’ll ‘need to defend myself’ against partisan ads.
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Old Hallowell Day: City celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend
HALLOWELL — Old Hallowell Day 2012 is set for Saturday on Water Street and The Vaughan Estate.
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Mumford & Sons ready for first Maine performance
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably familiar with the London-based quartet Mumford & Sons. Their debut album “Sigh No More”– (which received a UK Brit Award in 2010 for Best Album) has produced critically-acclaimed singles including “The Cave,” which has received massive airplay all around the country.
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Movie Review: ‘Your Sister’s Sister’ is a romp in the woods
Is your summer mind clouded with pressing questions: Is the Higgs Boson/God particle really God? Was Mitt Romney working for Baine in 2002 or not? Have they really found Amelia Earhart? Will there be a fourth volume of “Fifty Shades of Grey?” Relax. A new movie is about to open that will give you a break, let you breathe without thinking, and in the bargain, provide some laughs and two nice performances.
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STILL LIFE: Central Maine Egg Festival
Olivia Smith tries her luck at throwing eggs into a bucket during the Egglympics in Pittsfield on Wednesday. The event was part of the annual Central Maine Egg Festival, which runs through Saturday.
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Hannaford, Cumberland Farms, Sam’s Club withdraw suspect meatballs
Hannaford supermarkets, Cumberland Farms and Sam’s Club stores in Maine removed products made with Buona Vita meatballs from their shelves last week following a recall because of listeria contamination.
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MLB: Red Sox place Ortiz on disabled list
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right Achilles tendon before Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
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NBA: Celtics sign Terry
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have signed free agent guard Jason Terry.