Monday’s police beat
2012
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Speed, alcohol cited in fatal East Machias crash
A pickup truck goes airborne and crashes into a utility pole and tree, killing passenger Francis Finn, 16, of Whiting.
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Fairfield police log Feb. 6
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity Feb. 6:
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Obama plans March 30 visit to Maine
The president will attend two campaign fundraisers, mostly likely in the Portland area, says a Maine Democratic Party spokeswoman.
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Apologies from NFL, NBC after M.I.A. flips bird
The NFL blames NBC for being not quick enough to censor the gesture.
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US closes embassy in Syria, pulls staff
The action coincides with a U.S. effort to build an international coalition in support of Syria’s opposition.
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Super Bowl ads mostly played it safe
Among the few standouts for the night was a Fiat ad that equated seeing the car for the first time with making out with a sexy Italian super model.
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U.S. stiffens sanctions on Iran’s central bank
The stronger sanctions come as the White House tries to ratchet up pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program and dissuade Israel from launching a unilateral strike on Iran.
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Bill would strengthen child solicitation law
Current state law already prohibits a person from using a computer to solicit a child to perform a sexual act. The bill would prohibit verbal solicitation as well.