A Bowdoin official says the dorm plan is part of an ongoing effort to consolidate students who are now scattered around town.
March 2013
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Defendants in Maine ax, cleaver attack acquitted
FARMINGTON — A man and woman charged with attacking another couple with an ax and meat cleaver have been acquitted by a Franklin County jury of the most serious charges. Sherri Dupree of Wilton was found not guilty of felony aggravated assault and two misdemeanor charges of assault. The Sun Journal reports that Brian […]
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Delay in lynx recovery plan spurs federal lawsuit
It is believed that the elusive cats number only in the hundreds in the Lower 48 states, including Maine, but federal wildlife officials say it’s hard to know for certain.
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Romney returns to national stage at conservative conference
The former presidential candidate pledges to help Republicans in his first public speech since last November’s election loss.
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Obama announces $2 billion alternative fuel research proposal
The research would be paid for with revenue from federal oil and gas leases on offshore drilling and not add to the deficit.
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Number of pigs in Shanghai river rises to 7,545
The Shanghai municipal government has repeatedly assured the city’s 23 million residents that tap water remains safe.
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Bill proposes 75 mph for sections of I-295
The sponsor says the measure builds on last year’s speed-limit increase on I-95.
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Conservative senator reverses stance on gay marriage
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, says he had a change of heart after he learned one of his sons is gay.
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Nuclear sub arsonist faces sentencing today
Under a plea agreement, Casey James Fury faces a sentence of 15 to 19 years for the fire that caused $450 million in damage.
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Maine drops opener
LOWELL — Top-ranked UMass-Lowell scored four unanswered goals, including two 20 seconds apart early in the third period, on its way to a 4-2 win over the University of Maine in the opening game of their best-of-three men’s Hockey East quarterfinal series Thursday.