The Ashland man also planned to fly remote-controlled planes packed with explosives into the U.S. Capitol.
2012
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Foxwoods Casino struggling with debt
The chairman of the Indian tribe says the weak economy and rising competition are making it hard to renegotiate $2.3 billion in loans.
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Senate Dems want tax cuts for businesses that hire
Their proposal would lower taxes for companies that hire new workers, give raises or buy major new equipment, but it stands little chance of passing the Republican-controlled House.
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LePage names state’s next adjutant general
Col. James Campbell would replace outgoing Major General John Libby as the state’s top military leader.
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Maine insurance agent accused of promoting prostitution
Mark Strong, who owns The Strong Agency in Thomaston and is a former city official, was arrested by the Kennebunk and state police.
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NH beach reopens after shark scare
Officials were trying to determine what type of sharks were spotted by a man at Wallis Sands Beach in Rye.
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Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions
The cards are from an extremely rare series issued around 1910.
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Man accused of trying to hide gun in airport planter
Portland, Ore., police say the man told them he hid the gun so he could retrieve it when he returned from his trip.
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Study links global warming to Texas heat waves
Computer simulations indicate that in years with a La Nina weather pattern, severe Texas heat waves are about 20 times more likely than in the 1960s.
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Chevy offers money-back guarantee on new vehicles
Chevrolet says buyers can get refunds if they return their 2012 or 2013 vehicles for any reason. The guarantee lasts for up to 60 days from the date of purchase, and the offer ends Sept. 4.