Sen. Collins helps organize a hearing to draw attention to the thefts from senior citizens, including nearly 200 cases in Maine.
March 2013
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Colorado Legislature moves ahead with new gun laws
DENVER – Fiercely debated ammunition limits cleared Colorado’s Democratic Legislature on Wednesday and were on their way to the governor, who has said he’ll sign the measure into law. The 15-round magazine limit would make Colorado the first state outside the East Coast to ratchet back gun rights after last year’s mass shootings. Colorado’s gun-control […]
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Castlebay: The Shamrock Shore a concert of traditional Irish music at UMA
AUGUSTA — The Concerts at Jewett Series, sponsored by the University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College, will present Castlebay: The Shamrock Shore — a concert of traditional Irish music at 2 p.m. Sunday at the University of Maine at Augusta, Jewett Auditorium (snow date: March 24).
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ON EXHIBIT
“Ghosts” portrait exhibit by Maine artists, Saturday through Sunday, March 31, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main St. Seven Maine artists explore the mysteries of the human face. Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. today. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Sundays and by appointment; [email protected] or 778-7002.
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‘Identity Thief’ hits the low notes
Melissa McCarthy can’t stay the same, and sadly, she just made the biggest mistake of her career. Melissa got a head start in a low-brow sitcom, “Gilmore Girls,” garnered a million fans after her take in “Bridesmaids,” and an even dumber sitcom “Mike and Molly,” and then got lucky with an Oscar nomination for her part in “Bridesmaids.” She won me over for her comic number on SNL. I really fell in love with this cherubic Irish girl from Plainview, Ill. Everybody did.
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Paula Poundstone to appear at Waterville Opera House
Q: It’s a beautiful venue, great acoustics — I think you’ll enjoy yourself there.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Cat Show, 4-9 p.m., Augusta Armory, 179 Waterman Drive. Admission cost $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, free for children younger than 12 and active military. Donated cat food and get $1 off, $1 off coupon available at nauticats.com.
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CanaRx measure draws both acclaim, warnings
Public and private employers urged lawmakers Wednesday to approve the operation of a Canadian mail-order firm.
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Federal panel told new meat rules still need work
New federal rules sought by lawmakers after a 2011 salmonella outbreak in Maine are still probably months away from completion.
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Vassalboro Community School readies for kindergarten registration
VASSALBORO — Vassalboro Community School is accepting appointments for kindergarten registration April 24 and 25. Children need to be five years old by Oct. 15, 2013. Parents need to bring the child’s, state-issued birth certificate, immunization records and custody papers, if applicable, to the appointment.