HALLOWELL — Beatrice Robbins looks at the painting on her wall and smiles. The dark, mingling colors create an image of a vase of flowers that is both ordinary and comfortable.
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Assisted-living homes funding still concern
AUGUSTA — For much of the past year, the LePage Administration worked hard to protect federal funding for assisted-living homes for the elderly and group homes for people with mental illness or disabilities.
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Gardiner pharmacy robbed
GARDINER — Police are looking for a man in his 20s with a scruffy beard that on Monday robbed a Spring Street pharmacy of prescription narcotics.
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Public input wanted on Hallowell fire department
HALLOWELL — Members of the public are encouraged to weigh in on the city’s fire protection future at a meeting Wednesday night at City Hall.
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LePage plan puts elderly in crisis
WINTHROP — In an old farmhouse on a rural road, 24 elderly Mainers live in a residential care facility that would run out of money July 1 under a proposal put forward by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Gardiner lists middle school honor roll
GARDINER — Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced its first quarter honor roll.
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Madison pulls away in 2nd half for win
MADISON — It was more than just a battle between two teams with Bulldogs as mascots. It was one of the most appealing matchups of the young season: Madison, the last remaining undefeated girls basketball team in Western C, against Hall-Dale, the defending Class C state champion.
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NBA: Allen lifts Celtics to win
BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics won for the second straight night over Washington, beating the winless Wizards 100-92 on Monday night.
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Mack hits her mark
WATERVILLE — Rachael Mack has taken thousands of free throws in her life, so she didn’t put any pressure on herself when she stepped to the line early in the first half on Monday night.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Ducks power way to Rose Bowl win
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Oregon’s incredible offense busted up Wisconsin and the record books on the way to the Ducks’ first Rose Bowl victory in 95 years.