WATERVILLE — State and local fire officials are prohibiting tenants from returning to an apartment building where a fire Sunday is believed to have intentionally set.
2012
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Barney Frank to aid drive to legalize gay marriage in Maine
In about two weeks, retiring congressman and leading gay-rights activist Barney Frank will marry his partner, Jim Ready of Ogunquit, in a private ceremony in Newton, Mass.
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Nation awaits health-care ruling expected today
WASHINGTON — It seems as if the entire nation is holding its breath for the Supreme Court’s health care ruling — the presidential candidates, governors of virtually every state, insurers with billions at stake, companies large and small and countless millions of Americans concerned about their own medical care and how they’ll pay for it.
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Charge filed after police find stolen library CDs
WINTHROP — Over the past few months, librarians at the C.M. Public Library began noticing empty music CD cases. Then, on June 2, they discovered almost the entire collection was gone.
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CMCC nameslocal studentsto dean’s list
AUBURN — President Scott Knapp of Central Maine Community College has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester.
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Wayne’s Farmers’ Market 4th of July event Saturday
WAYNE — The 2012 Town of Wayne Farmers’ Market has opened for the season. Market hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Many of last year’s vendors are returning with vegetables, herbs, meat, perennials, baked goods, wool, goat’s milk soap, blueberries, flowers, and eggs, according to a news release.
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Pesky beavers cause problem in Belgrade
BELGRADE — The town will continue removing troublesome beavers that build their homes in culverts, a problem that has gotten worse this year and can lead to problems for landowners and costly road repairs.
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Historiansto offer three walking tours
HALLOWELL — The yearlong 250th anniversary celebration events continue in Hallowell, with two unusual and informative local walking tours. The tours are free of charge, weather permitting, and will last approximately one hour.
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Gardiner middle school 4th-quarter honors listed
GARDINER — Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for 2011-2012.
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UMF lists 2012 local graduates
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its 2012 graduates.