TOPSHAM — Messalonskee made 10 three-point baskets and beat Mt. Ararat 68-55 to earn its first win of the season in a Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A boys basketball game Thursday.
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Speeding pickup truck slams head-on into car
MADISON — A Madison woman is lucky to be alive after a pickup truck traveling more than twice the speed limit slammed head-on into her car Wednesday night, according to police.
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LePage: Housing agency can help solve shortfall
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Housing Authority can help solve the funding shortage that threatened to displace close to 6,000 Mainers from residential care centers, according to Gov. Paul LaPage.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Former teammates meet at Hall-Dale
As the season nears the midway point, games begin to take on a greater meaning for teams jockeying to move up the tournament ladder.
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LePage vetoes three pieces of legislation
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage issued three vetoes Thursday, rejecting bills that extend tax breaks to commercial foresters and nonprofit performing arts organizations, and one that was aimed at improving the energy efficiency of public buildings.
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No smoking on city property
AUGUSTA — City councilors banned smoking and all other forms of tobacco use on all city property, indoors and outdoors, Thursday.
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Father challenges Nancy Grace to meet him
WATERVILLE — The past 20 days have been difficult for Justin DiPietro, he said. His daughter is missing and widespread speculation has often focused on him.
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Firearms ordinance one of many up for review by board
FARMINGDALE — A revision of the firearms ordinance that would include more limits on firing black-powered weapons is among several ordinances the Board of Selectmen want to tackle in time for town meeting in June.
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Suspect in 31-year-old case again denied bail
SKOWHEGAN — The man accused of killing Rita St. Peter in Anson 31 years ago fought for a second time on Thursday to be released from jail until his trial, but was denied.
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Keeping own fire services priority
HALLOWELL — City councilors and residents are clear: they want to keep their fire department.