PORTLAND — A rally for better jobs, wages and health care drew a crowd of about 175 people Monday to the annual Labor Day breakfast sponsored by the Southern Maine Labor Council.
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PortlandIce Arenato reopen
PORTLAND — Just in time for cooling weather, the Portland Ice Arena is reopening today.
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Man allegedly head-butts cop, faces slate of additional charges
FAIRFIELD — A man who reportedly head-butted two police officers late Sunday when they arrested him for violating conditions of release is scheduled to appear today in Skowhegan District Court.
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Fayette firehouse attracts four sale proposals
FAYETTE — The sale of the former Fayette firehouse attracted four proposals by Friday’s deadline.
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Hallowell zones may be changed
HALLOWELL — Proposed changes to the city’s zoning ordinance include consolidating residential categories, expanding the downtown district toward Second Street and adding a business zone at the southern end of Water Street.
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Monmouth man argues allegations of illegal junkyard
MONMOUTH — The town’s clash with a Back Street property owner over what it describes as an illegal junkyard appears headed to court.
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Economic hopes pinned on leaf-peeping season
The summer tourism season remains crucial for the state’s $7.7 billion annual tourism industry, but the leaf-peeping season and Columbus Day weekend have become the biggest moneymaker for hotels and restaurants.
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Kennebec Journal police and arrests log: Sept. 4, 2012
Augusta, Saturday, at 4:51 p.m., a caller from Aeropostale, Stephen King Drive, reported shoplifting.
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Births: July 27-Aug. 3
AUGUSTA — A son, Creek William Nelson, was born Aug. 3 at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus, to Brandi and Derek Nelson of Manchester.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Gardiner makes adjustments
The Gardiner football team made its share of miscues and mistakes, and missed some opportunities when it lost its preseason game to rival Cony on Aug. 27.