Maine Natural Gas says it has begun discussions with potential large customers for a proposed natural gas distribution system from Windsor to Augusta.
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Oakland police log Jan. 30
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 30:
Police: Ayla Reynolds’ dad not telling all
A state police spokesman today says “We’ve followed every conceivable piece of evidence . . . and we have found not one piece of evidence that supports an abduction.”
Maine avg. gasoline price rises to $3.55
Analyst Patrick DeHaan says how Iran responds to European Union sanctions could send crude oil prices higher quickly.
Renewable energy backers won’t seek Nov. ballot question
Maine Citizens for Clean Energy says it will aim to get a question on the 2013 ballot instead.
Wildlife officials say 1 lynx killed by trap this season
The state has applied for an “incidental take” permit that would protect the state and trappers from legal claims when lynx are inadvertently caught.
Republicans against Obama’s tax proposals
Obama’s proposal to give tax breaks to companies that hire American workers — and take away tax breaks from companies that ship jobs overseas — has little chance of passing.
Blood in dad’s home belonged to Ayla
Some of the blood found in a Maine home where missing toddler Ayla Reynolds was last seen belonged to the little girl, a police official said.
Jay man accused of stealing 22 guns
Police recover semi-automatic assault rifles, rifles, handguns and shotguns.