PORTLAND — Higher-than-expected construction bids for a train layover garage in Brunswick are forcing Maine rail authorities to look for more money or possibly change plans for the large shed for fixing and cleaning trains.
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Construction project spending up, says economist
PORTLAND — The private sector has increased spending on construction projects in most states, making up for the decline in government spending as federal stimulus money dries up, the chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America told contractors Thursday.
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Longtime lottery player hits $21,000 jackpot on scratch ticket in New Sharon
NEW SHARON — George Brown sat in his car outside Douin’s Market earlier this week and scratched a few lottery tickets, reaching the last one without high hopes for a winner.
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Vietnam veterans receive overdue warm homecoming
WATERVILLE — Welcome home.
That was the message delivered by more than 1,000 Maine residents Thursday to Vietnam veterans at Head of Falls. More than 300 Vietnam veterans marched one by one across the Two-Cent Bridge and through a reception line that included 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, Mayor Karen Heck, state representatives, soldiers, families and friends.
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Norwegian company to hold public hearings on wind farm proposall
The Norwegian company that wants to built a demonstration floating wind farm off the coast near Boothbay Harbor will hold three public meetings this month to update its progress and answer questions.
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First Maine Academy of Natural Sciences graduates receive diplomas
FAIRFIELD — It’s no wonder Helen Rankin promotes perseverance.
Sixty-five years after she attended Good Will-Hinckley, she received her diploma.
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Summers’ early unwillingness to back Snowe may haunt him now
Charlie Summers has won the Republican nomination to replace his former boss U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. However, Summers’ unwillingness to back Snowe in her now-abandoned race against a tea party challenger may cost him the retiring political icon’s financial backing.
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Senior discount no-brainer for veterinarian care
I totally agree with Joyce Turcotte (letter, June 9, “Hey local veterinarians: how about a senior discount?”).
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Summers’ refusal to support Snowe may hurt his campaign
Charlie Summers has won the Republican nomination to replace his former boss U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe. However, Summers’ unwillingness to back Snowe in her now-abandoned race against a tea party challenger may cost him the retiring political icon’s financial backing.
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RSU 3 budget gets approval
Voters in Unity-based Regional School Unit 3 validated the $19,240,500 budget Tuesday by 302 votes, 753-451.