State officials say there have been 47 vehicular fatalities so far in 2012, up from 30 in 2011.
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Maine lawmakers turn their attention to campaigning
With the close of the legislative session and a third of all seats becoming vacant in November, elected officials are turning from lawmaking to full-blown campaigning.
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Huge survey aims to learn more about Northeast boaters
About 68,000 boaters have been invited to participate in the survey. The idea is to ensure this large constituency gets proper consideration for its range, local importance and economic impact as ocean development forges ahead.
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Lewiston call center to lay off 181 employees
Officials at Xerox told employees that 121 workers would be let go on July 18 and another 60 on July 31.
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Obama to Congress: Put in place banking rules now
President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need for Congress to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law two years ago, instead of trying to weaken them.
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88 students to graduate from Maine law school today
U.S. District Court Judge Kermit Lipez is the keynote speaker for Saturday’s commencement at Merrill Auditorium in Portland.
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Prosecutors: Trio at NATO summit planned to attack Obama’s HQ
The suspects allegedly planned to use Molotov cocktails to attack various high-profile sites, but their lawyer says they were entrapped by undercover police officers.
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Private rocket launch aborted in last half-second
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was supposed to deliver supplies to the International Space Station today, but had engine trouble at the last second.
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Maine Troop Greeters celebrates 9th anniversary
The group of volunteers has welcomed each and every troop-carrying flight in Bangor since 2003.
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Jurors in John Edwards trial will resume talks Monday
The former presidential candidates faces up to 30 years in prison and $1.5 million in fines if convicted of all charges.