Hearings and work sessions for Wednesday.
May 2013
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Colorado theater shootings suspect to enter insanity plea
James Holmes’ attorneys have put it off for weeks, saying state laws on the death penalty and insanity overlap in ways that violate Holmes’ constitutional rights and his ability to mount an effective defense.
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Augusta not taking chances, considering spending $40,000 on a natural gas consultant
Augusta is considering spending up to $40,000 on a consultant to help determine which of two proposals to provide natural gas would be best for the city and its schools, businesses and residents.
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Dow closes above 15,000 for first time
The milestone marks the latest chapter in the market’s ascent this year.
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Senate OKs bill to selectively raise Maine interstate speeds
The bill authorizes raising the speed limit to 75 mph where it’s deemed safe to do so.
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Study finds distracted driving deaths underreported
The underreporting makes the problem of distracted driving appear less significant than it actually is, and impedes efforts to win passage of tougher laws, the National Safety Council says.
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Portland teen sentenced to 8 years for rape
“This was a terrible assault on a sleeping, helpless victim,” says Judge Richard Mulhern, adding that he found nothing in Mohammed Mukhtar’s behavior, other than his young age, to warrant a lesser sentence.
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Maine Medical Center announces hiring freeze
The hospital also freezes some travel, cuts its catering costs and reduces overtime to offset a $13.4 million operating loss through the first six months of its fiscal year.
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Officials: Military sex assault reports are up
The numbers highlight the dismal results that military leaders have had in their efforts to change the culture within the ranks.
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Maine House upholds veto of car-fee increase bill
The vetoed bill would have allowed towns and cities to increase driver licensing and vehicle registration service fees.