AUGUSTA — Mainers will have more choices for president in November now that the Americans Elect Party has qualified for the ballot, former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler said Monday.
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Madison man sent to prison for fraud
BANGOR — A Madison man was sentenced in federal court Friday to six months in prison on three counts of postal money order fraud for incidents that happened in 2006.
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Jay man charged with gun theft
JAY — A Jay man faces multiple charges after police charged him with stealing 22 guns and other items from a Walker Hill Road home Friday morning.
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COMMENTARY — ON TENNIS: Greatest athlete right now?
PARIS — What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men’s 100-meter sprint final and men’s tennis final fall on the same day, Aug. 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly becoming the first man since Carl Lewis to win the 100 at consecutive games or Novak Djokovic perhaps putting a golden sheen on what promises to be another astounding year?
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UMAINE BEAT: Sweeps of BC, BU lift Maine hockey back into national picture
The University of Maine hockey team is forcing its way back into the national picture.
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Sheriff bidders: Crimes on rise
Two candidates for sheriff in Franklin County say the recent rise in violent crimes in their rural communities has residents afraid and frustrated and has prompted them to run for the office.
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Library officials praise contributors
BINGHAM — Bingham Union Library officials recently recognized those who contributed to library renovation project with an open house.
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SAD 53 kindergarten registration planned
PITTSFIELD — School Administrative District 53, Burnham, Pittsfield and Detroit, kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year will begin Tuesday, Feb. 7. Children must be five years old on or before Oct. 15, 2012, in order to start school in the fall. For screening information, call Manson Park School at 487-2281 by Friday, March 30. Screening will be Friday, April 27, at Manson Park School.
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Clinton dog licensedeadline is today
CLINTON — Dogs must be licensed today. A current rabies certificate is needed at the time of registration. Fees are $6 for neutered/spayed dogs and $11 for unaltered dogs. Effective Feb. 1, a $25 late fee will be assessed in addition to the 2012 license fee.
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Free tax return preparation available
WATERVILLE — The AARP Tax-Aide program will provide free federal and state income tax preparation and free electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Taxpayers of any age can use this service with special attention given to those 60 and older. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.