The Republican and former Maine Senate president says his party needs to elect someone with broad appeal.
September 2013
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Pittsburgh Zoo: Boy’s mauling death is mom’s fault
The 2-year-old boy died Nov. 4 after falling over a wooden railing into an exhibit of wild African dogs when his mother lifted him up to get a better look.
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Maine land considered for missile defense site
Federal property in mountains east of Rangeley is now one of the Pentagon’s five options for an interceptor facility if one is built.
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Maine cultural centers receive $710,000 in federal grants
The four recipients will use the funding for planning and education.
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Other Northeast states also feel squeeze of aging population
With higher percentages of seniors, states have smaller tax bases to draw from to pay for elder services, and states are taking different approaches to solving the problem.
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Advocates launch drive to make marijuana legal in Portland
Passage of a city ordinance would be the first step toward statewide legalization.
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Kerry: Syria must comply quickly
Kerry and his Russian counterpart will discuss specifics on Friday.
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Fund hopes to bring New Mexico widow back to Maine
Meanwhile, her husband is remembered as a devoted family man, prankster and excellent engine captain.
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Swan, other Chelsea officials held “shredding party” to destroy documents
In the afternoon, defense attorney Leonard Sharon told jurors there’s more to the story than what they’ve heard from the prosecution.
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Dell shareholders approve $24.8B buyout offer
Michael Dell, who made his offer with an investment group led by Silver Lake Partners, has said he can turn the company around.