Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would prevent Maine cities and towns from requiring superintendents to live within their school districts was upheld Tuesday by the Legislature.
May 2013
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Minnesota governor signs gay marriage bill; 12th state to approve
Cheering spectators filled the south lawn of the state Capitol, with American and rainbow flags fluttering in a sweltering breeze.
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Maine panel opposes marijuana legalization
Opponents see it as a danger to society and in conflict with federal law, but the plan isn’t dead yet.
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Augusta school budget up for public scrutiny Thursday
Augusta’s proposed $27.56 million school budget, which would require about $12 million from local taxpayers and increase property taxes about 5 percent, faces public comment and City Council scrutiny Thursday night.
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Farmingdale man, Augusta woman accused of stealing copper from Manchester barn
Brock Hamilton, 26, of Farmingdale, was arrested on charges of violating conditions of release, theft and criminal trespass, and Tonia Sirois, 30, of Augusta, was issued summonses charging her with theft and criminal trespass, related to theft of copper from a Manchester barn Tuesday.
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Maine panel endorses labels for genetically modified food
Agribusiness giants like Monsanto will likely sue and have deep pockets, the AG says, but lawmakers still recommend passage.
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Pennsylvania abortion doctor gets life in prison
Dr. Kermit Gosnell gives up his right to appeal and agrees to two life sentences without chance of parole in the killing of three babies who were born alive.
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For first time, Navy launches drone from aircraft carrier
The X-47B is considered particularly valuable because it can be used around the world without needing permission of other countries to serve as a home base.
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Justice Department opens criminal probe into IRS targeting
Attorney General Eric Holder calls the extra scrutiny given tea party groups ‘outrageous and unacceptable.’
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CBO cuts 2013 U.S. deficit estimate by 24 percent
Higher tax revenues and bailout repayments by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are key reasons for the improved outlook.