Sales of existing single-family homes in Maine surged 23.6 percent in November, outpacing national gains, as buyers took advantage of low interest rates and a large inventory of homes on the market.
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The seven hospitals in Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems lost a total of $4 million in interest they would have earned on savings that were used to cover operating expenses in their most recent fiscal year. A story on page A1 Wednesday explained the loss incorrectly.
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Jail ferrets out names of inmates
AUGUSTA — Kennebec County jail officials have used fingerprint records from a national database to determine the identities of two people in custody who allegedly gave fake names.
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Local students earn dean’s list status
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The following local students made the dean’s list for 2012 fall quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology:
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Artist gives back to community
FARMINGTON — Angela Ferrari, a studio artist based out of Portland, recently donated six acrylic-on-canvas portraits of dogs to the Franklin County Animal Shelter to help their fundraising efforts, according to a press release.
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Inland Hospital January events set
WATERVILLE — Inland Hospital recently announced the following January events:
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POPS thanks Camden National for 10 years
KINGFIELD — The Camden National Bank has played an important role in the founding and support of the Kingfield POPS. Camden National personnel headed the group which planned and held the first POPS concert in 2003. The organization hoped that POPS would be an important boost to the local economy.
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Healthy Community Coalition receives grant
FARMINGTON — MaineHealth was recently awarded a grant of $2,425,220 for improving physical activity and eating habits and decreasing tobacco use in seven rural Maine counties. Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County, an affiliate of Franklin Community Health Network will serve as the fiscal and project lead for the Franklin County team.
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Beekeepers class set for February
SKOWHEGAN — Somerset Beekeepers will conduct a basic beekeeper class for beginners Feb. 19-March 19.
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Padilla earns dean’s list status
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — Siara Padilla was recently named to the 2012 fall term dean’s list at Choate Rosemary Hall.