Ricin is a naturally found poison that can cause vomiting, fever, difficulty breathing and sometimes, death.
May 2013
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Augusta school officials to stand by budget despite lack of city support
AUGUSTA — School officials plan to stand behind their recommended budget even though most city councilors have said they won’t support the combined city and school spending plan because it would increase taxes by 6 percent. Asked by city councilors to find ways to cut the $27.56 million school share of the total budget, Board […]
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RSU 18 to hear parents’ questions on controversial curriculum
RSU 18 administrators will listen to parents’ questions and concerns over the standards-based curriculum being used in its elementary and middle schools at 7 p.m. May 30 at Messalonskee High School.
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Maine cellphone-privacy law is America’s first
Police must get warrants before they can access location information, the new law says.
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Affidavit: Dube lured Cable with fake Facebook page
Kyle Dube allegedly intended to kidnap the 15-year-old Maine girl and stage a ‘rescue,’ court documents say, but instead she ended up dead.
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New England seeks public hearing on farm rules
The region’s farmers fear that proposed rules will impose burdens on an important economic sector.
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MOOMilk attracts $3.9 million in new investment
The Maine organic milk company says the funds will allow it to solidify its finances and hire an advertising agency.
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Kyle Dube indicted in killing of Nichole Cable
The Orono man is facing charges of murder and kidnapping in the death of the Glenburn teenager, whose body was found earlier this month.
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NBA: UMF graduate Clifford named Bobcats coach
The Charlotte Bobcats introduced Steve Clifford, a University of Maine at Farmington graduate, as their new head coach at a press conference Wednesday. Clifford becomes the Bobcats’ sixth different coach since the 2006-07 season and inherits a team that went a combined 28-120 over the past two seasons, by far the worst record in the NBA.
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Augusta animal shelter warms to large local donation
Kennebec Valley Humane Society in Augusta will upgrade its heating system with money donated by local businessman Lon Walters.