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Maine grapples with climate change priorities

AUGUSTA — When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the New York and New Jersey coasts last fall, killing 72 people and causing tens of billions in damage, many saw it as a wake-up call: The country is unprepared for the increased frequency and intensity of freak weather events — a long-predicted result of climate change — and a great deal of planning needs to be done to protect homes, infrastructure and businesses.

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Paul, Rubio top conservative poll

OXON HILL, Md. — The auditions have begun. Just two months into President Obama’s second term, Republican leaders are lining up to diagnose the GOP’s ills while courting party activists – all with an eye on greater political ambitions. They have danced around questions about their White House aspirations, but the die-hard conservatives are already […]

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Dumont,MacLean

CHINA — Michael and Mary Dumont of China have announced the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Dumont of Winslow to Matthew MacLean of Winslow, son of Brett and Karen MacLean of Fairfield.

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Rich,Lever

MADISON — Pamela and Jeffrey Brazier of Madison, and Dwayn Rich of Skowhegan have announced the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Rich of South Portland to Brian Lever of South Portland, son of Thomas and Nancy Lever of Bangor.