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December 2014
Swimmer Michael Phelps pleads guilty to drunken driving
This is the Olympic medalist’s second conviction for driving under the influence.
Chrysler to recall about 288K Ram pickup trucks
The company reports that the rear-axle pinion nut can come loose, causing the trucks spin out of control.
Colorado vows to defend pot law against neighboring states’ challenge
The lawsuit says Colorado marijuana flows into neighboring states, undermining their efforts to enforce their anti-marijuana laws.
Police surround N.H. house of Saco shooting victim
Several police units are at the Londonderry house of Rachel Owens, who was shot in Thursday’s predawn home invasion.
L.L. Bean to give $1.9 million to nonprofits
The retailer’s board of directors approved gifts ranging from $5,000 to $225,000 to nearly 80 organizations.
Sen. King to unveil legal assistance program for veterans
He says the initiative will help develop tools specifically for female veterans.
Live: Obama news conference
He pledges ‘proportional’ response to North Korea over the Sony hack, and delcares 2014 a ‘breakthrough’ year for the U.S.
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Turnpike tolls, IRS enforcement and pre-K programs are in the news this week.
For Maine to get cheaper energy, we need to produce it ourselves
Investing in natural gas pipelines while shutting down homegrown sources makes no sense.