AUGUSTA — National opponents of same-sex marriage say they will be actively involved in Maine and the three other states that probably will vote on the issue this fall.
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Walmart lot kidnap suspect pleads guilty
AUGUSTA — Admitting he was high on crack cocaine at the time, a homeless man pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he kidnapped a 52-year-old woman from a parking lot in December and robbed her.
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Grant’s vision, leadership needed at State House
I am excited to see that Gay Grant is running for state representative for Gardiner and Randolph. Gay has done so much for our community, and her vision and leadership are needed at the State House. I have known her since she was 12 and organizing fundraisers for the old Gardiner General Hospital. Gay has […]
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Councilors consider spending $260,000 on Alumni Field
AUGUSTA — City councilors on Thursday will consider plans to spend $260,000 to replace old bleachers, help build a new concession stand facing the field, and make improvements to the playing surface and lighting at Alumni Field at Cony High School.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Eagles upset Bulldogs in OT
PORTLAND — Seventh-seeded Messalonskee took advantage of five yellow cards issued to No. 2 Portland and upset the Bulldogs, 9-7, in overtime Tuesday at Fiztpatrick Stadium.
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Racino PAC hits Saco campaign
The first money bomb of Maine’s legislative campaign has landed on the Biddeford-Saco area, leaving supporters of the state’s Clean Election program shuddering.
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Morning Sentinel building won’t be Waterville police station
WATERVILLE — City councilors on Tuesday voted 5-2 against buying the Morning Sentinel building and turning it into a police station.
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Winthrop tops Madison in battle of young teams
WINTHROP — In a battle of freshmen Tuesday, Winthrop’s youngsters won out.
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Man with blade robs Skowhegan store
SKOWHEGAN — Police were on the lookout Tuesday evening for an armed man who robbed the Stony Brook Market on U.S. Route 2, also known as Canaan Road, east of downtown Skowhegan.
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Democrat Senate candidates tackle spending cuts at Portland debate
PORTLAND — The four Democrats running for U.S. Senate debated Social Security cuts and criticized anti-terror policies during a live televised forum Tuesday, one week before voters go to the polls in the statewide primary.