As talks to resolve the budget stalemate go nowhere, the bigger problem of a potential U.S. default on its debt enters the picture.
October 2013
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Movie Takes
“Blue Caprice” A disgruntled veteran molds an abandoned teen into his protege for a bloody spree in this drama based on the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. With Isaiah Washington, Tequan Richmond and Joey Lauren Adams. Written and directed by Alexandre Moors. 105 minutes (R)
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MaineCare ride company gets 2 months to solve problems
The state is on the brink of canceling a contract with a company it hired for $28.3 million in taxpayer funds to arrange medical appointments for thousands of MaineCare patients, according to a memo released Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Lawyer who threatened schools OK to practice law
The Rumford attorney who called in bomb threats to two Wilton schools in March 2012 is allowed to continue his law practice — but with stipulations — in a decision by the Maine Bar this week.
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Acadia closing robs business, tourists of vacation benefits
BAR HARBOR — Troy Mace was prepared to feed a lunchtime lobster bake to 250 people on Tuesday.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Spur-of-the-moment planning provided some great adventures
Sometimes our travel column visits take a lot of advance work. And sometimes they just come together beautifully, like this trip to Boothbay Harbor.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Tim Sample, The Freeport Theater of Awesome, 5 Depot St. $20 in advance, $23 at the door. AwesomeTheater.com; 518-8839, 7 p.m.
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BOOKS: Portland author releases ‘Blue Lobster’
Portland author and lawyer, Dylan R. Boyd, has announced the release of his new novel, “Blue Lobster.”
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Local access TV station seeks funds
WATERVILLE — The local access television station is asking the city to pay an extra $300 a month to tape, edit and broadcast City Council meetings.
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MaineCare transport provider may lose contract, reads memo
The state is on the brink of canceling a contract with a company it hired for $28.3 million in taxpayer funds to arrange medical appointments for thousands of MaineCare patients, according to a memo released Wednesday by the Department of Health and Human Services.