Americans spent more on cars and trucks, and companies restocked their shelves at the strongest pace in nearly two years. But growth was held back by the biggest government spending cuts in four decades.
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Winslow police log Jan. 27
The Winslow Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 27:
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Police urge public to be aware of counterfeit bills
A credit union in Waterville discovered eight counterfeit $20 bills on Thursday.
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Waterville police blotter Jan. 27
The Waterville Police Department reported the following activity Jan. 27:
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Passamaquoddies plan wind project
A spokesman says the project north of Columbia Falls would have between 18 and 50 turbines, depending on the results of an environmental study.
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NY lawyer withdraws $7.5 million lottery claim
But the attorney’s decision to withdraw his claim on the prize doesn’t put to rest officials’ questions about how he obtained the winning ticket.
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Paul campaign stop at Colby on schedule
Ron Paul’s 2 p.m. campaign stop at Colby College in Waterville is on schedule, despite poor weather that closed area schools, according to Ruth Jacobs, Colby’s associate director of communications this morning.
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GOP candidate Paul draws big crowds in Bangor and Waterville
Ron Paul braved Maine’s snow and ice Friday in a quest to pick up delegates, vowing he and his loyal supporters would be a factor in the Republican nominating contest for weeks to come.
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Obama outlines plan to control rising college costs
He warns that colleges and universities that fail to control spiraling tuition costs could lose federal funds.
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Cruise ship victims mull $14,460 compensation deal
How much is it worth to suffer through a terrifying cruise ship grounding?