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2012
BIW gets $36.4M for contract modifications
The U.S. Navy awards the three contract modifications for the shipyard to continue work that’s already been started.
Gorham woman pleads not guilty to stabbing husband
The attorney for Bella Harris, 26, asks that the state authorize a forensic psychological examination to help determine whether his client is competent to stand trial.
Augusta budget, tax increase, approved
AUGUSTA — City councilors unanimously approved a $51.4 million city and school budget Thursday night, rejecting pleas to restore between $29,000 and $40,000 in funds to keep Bicentennial Nature Park open.
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Driven to exact a higher toll
The turnpike authority wants to increase motorists’ cost of using the road in order to pay down debt from its widening.
Fairfield police log June 1
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity June 1:
Maine Democrats gathering in Augusta for convention
Democrats, unified behind President Obama, are not expected to fight over control of the convention the way Ron Paul and Mitt Romney supporters did during the GOP convention last month.
US economy added 69K jobs in May, fewest in a year
The dismal jobs data will fan fears that the economy is sputtering. It could also damage President Barack Obama’s re-election prospects.
Green Lantern relaunched as brave, mighty and gay
Alan Scott is a gay member of the Justice Society that will be introduced in ‘Earth 2,’ which will be released next week.