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Agencies in Maine persevere

BY ERIC RUSSELL Portland Press Herald AND KEVIN MILLER Washington Bureau Chief As the federal government shutdown reached Day Two on Wednesday, various state and local agencies that stand to be affected took a business-as-usual approach, saying they hoped the shutdown would not last much longer, but also acknowledging that adequate funding becomes more uncertain […]

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POLICE

IN ATHENS, Tuesday at 7:05 p.m., threatening was reported on Stickney Hill Road.

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GOP bill aims at welfare

AUGUSTA — Mainers seeking cash welfare benefits would have to prove that they already had been looking for a job if a proposal is approved by the Legislature.

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Nov. 2 church benefit seeking vendors

VASSALBORO — Vassalboro United Methodist Church members will host a craft fair and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, on Route 32. A light luncheon will be available. Proceeds will benefit the church.