At a state leaders’ meeting, an official appeals for more federal flexibility and faster decisions to lower deficits.
2013
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Biden pledges action on stemming gun violence
The vice president will meet Thursday with the National Rifle Association, which opposes new laws.
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Remote roadside lunch stand tastes success
BRIGHTON PLANTATION — There is no post office, no stop lights and no general store.
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Farmington selectmen postpone adoption of downtown development plan
FARMINGTON — Selectmen have delayed adopting a downtown development plan draft after continuing concerns from residents about the current version.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Plourde lifts MHW hockey to win
KENTS HILL — Matt Plourde had four goals and two assists as the Maranacook/Hall-Dale/Winthrop co-op team defeated Leavitt, 7-2, in high school action Wednesday afternoon at Kents Hill School.
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Man subdued, arrested after refusing to leave Lawrence High School in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD — A 48-year old man was arrested at Lawrence High School Wednesday morning after teachers confronted him in the hallway and he refused to leave.
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Group claims Cony High School students not getting needed health services
AUGUSTA — Cony High School students are not getting the health services they need to be successful in school, according to a group that studied what it said are gaps in meeting the emotional needs of students.
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Winthrop won’t outsource trash hauling
WINTHROP — The town will continue to haul its own residential trash to Orrington rather than have a contractor do part of the route.
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Skowhegan hockey remains unbeaten
BREWER — Trey Michonski scored at 7 minutes, 57 seconds of the third period as the Skowhegan Area High School boys hockey team beat Hampden Academy 2-1 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten.
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Litchfield selectmen ban weddings at Town Office
The issue arose after a same-sex couple got a marriage license New Year’s Eve, but was denied their request that one of the town’s notaries conduct a ceremony.