The distress call Sunday night reported a boat had two people on board and was taking on water, but no boat was found.
September 2013
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First trans-Atlantic balloon adventurer backs latest attempt
CARIBOU — The first balloonist to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean says he didn’t have any safety concerns about a North Carolina man’s attempt to repeat the accomplishment with a cluster of helium-filled balloons. Jonathan Trappe set out from Caribou on Thursday. He ended far short of his goal 12 hours later in Newfoundland […]
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BIW employees near Navy yard are reported safe
Three employees of the Maine shipbuilder are based in Washington, and their office is located a few blocks from the Navy yard.
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Maine high school equivalency exam to be replaced
The chosen test covers the same content, costs less and can be taken on paper or online.
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Lee guilty of stalking estranged Maine wife
Jurors convict him for driving from Missouri to Maine with a carload of weapons, handcuffs and plastic sheeting.
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LePage: Study backs no broader Medicaid
However, two health care experts say the same study makes the case for expanding the program.
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Net worth of America’s richest rises
According to Forbes, the 400 people on the annual list posted a combined net worth of $2 trillion, up from $1.7 trillion a year ago. That marks their highest combined value ever.
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Worshippers at Mass. church robbed during service
Police say the masked suspect entered the church in Holyoke, announced the robbery, and took personal items from several of the roughly 20 worshippers.
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Jury could determine fate of former Chelsea selectwoman Tuesday
On the fifth day of a federal extortion trial, the judge admonished Carole Swan and threatened her with contempt. Later, she offered to get $10,000 in kickback cash from her truck.
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UN confirms chemical weapons used in Syria
The rockets containing sarin gas appear to have come from Qassioun Mountain, where the Syrian military is known to have bases.