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    January 1, 2013

    Members-only pot clubs springing up in Colo.

    The private pot dens began popping up less than a month after Colorado's governor signed into law a constitutional amendment allowing recreational pot use.

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    January 1, 2013

    Bill to avert ‘fiscal cliff’ heads to House

    The measure ensures that lawmakers will have to revisit difficult budget questions in just a few weeks, as relief from painful spending cuts expires and the government requires an increase in its borrowing cap.

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    January 1, 2013

    Snowe, Collins support ‘fiscal cliff’ compromise in early-morning vote

    Like many of their colleagues, the two Maine senators said the final package was far from perfect but, most importantly, avoided tax hikes on the middle class.

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    January 1, 2013

    More details listed in Biddeford shootings

    BY DAVID HENCH and SCOTT DOLAN Portland Press Herald Susan Johnson was shot twice, in the arm and in the back, and was hiding behind a Christmas tree in her Biddeford apartment, left for dead, while her landlord fatally shot her son and his girlfriend, police revealed Monday. The landlord, James Pak, 74 years old […]

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    January 1, 2013

    TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES OF 2012

    The Cony football team enjoyed its best season in 20 years, finishing 8-3 and reaching the Pine Tree Conference Class A championship game. Their ride to the PTC A final is the Kennebec Journal's top sports story of the year.

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    January 1, 2013

    No local tax money used in Bailey Library repairs

    The original slate roof was installed when Bailey Library in Winthrop was built in 1916.

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    January 1, 2013

    NFL: Regular season ends, firings begin

    Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended.

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    January 1, 2013

    NFL PLAYOFFS: Pats defense turns stingy

    The Patriots began the regular season with an influx of rookies they hoped could improve one of the worst teams at allowing yards last season. They ended it with their first shutout in three years and a boost of confidence heading into the playoffs.

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    January 1, 2013

    Gun tax not best option to prevent shootings

    The president told the nation that gun control is a complex issue. I certainly agree with him.

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    January 1, 2013

    Arming schools isn’t the answer, regulation is

    Maine Gun Owners Association's President Jeff Weinstein's (article, Dec. 21) suggests that teachers carry guns in schools.