‘I think we need the oil and I think we need gas,’ Maine’s governor says.
September 2013
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Iraq war vet in Congress opposes Syria strike
After participating in public and private sessions on Capitol Hill, she says a U.S. military strike would be a serious mistake.
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Maine lottery selects any-deer permit winners
The permits allow the tagging of a doe or a buck with antlers less than 3 inches in length.
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Syria adds to Congress’ already heavy fall agenda
House Speaker John Boehner supports Obama’s proposal to fire missiles into Syria but Republican rank-and-file opposition, however, is running strong.
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Norridgewock home damaged by late night fire Sunday
A two-story home on Waterville Road in Norridgewock was damaged in a fire that started near the chimney Sunday night, according to Capt. Steve Ireland of the Norridgewock Fire Department.
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Assad: ‘Expect everything’ in response to attack
He says the evidence about chemical weapons that the U.S. is presenting amounts to a ‘big lie’ that resembles the case for war in Iraq.
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Syria: We’ll surrender chemical weapons if U.S. won’t bomb
The idea gains traction Monday, but President Obama continues to push a military strike during negotiations to keep the pressure on Assad’s government.
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Donor withdraws $250M gift to tiny Ky. college
The all-stock donation had ranked among the 20 biggest gifts ever to a U.S. college or university.
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Lawyer argues Maine driver not texting during fatal crash
Kristina Lowe of Oxford is accused of two counts of manslaughter for the 2012 crash in West Paris.
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Taylor Swift trespass charge against Portland man dismissed
Police decided to drop the charge against Joseph Bernatche after determining it would be hard to prove.