The Fed also reaffirmed its plan to keep short-term interest rates low to support the economy.
2014
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Botched Oklahoma execution leads to call for review
An autopsy is being conducted on Clayton Lockett, who convulsed violently and tried to lift his head after a doctor declared him unconscious.
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Heisman winner Jameis Winston accused of shoplifting crab legs
The 20-year-old Florida State quarterback, who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman last year, says he forgot to pay for the food.
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Colorado eyes edibles rules as more people eat pot
Industry leaders, health officials and state regulators are trying to curb the problem of consumers ingesting too much weed.
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Senate Republicans block minimum wage increase
Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King say they will continue efforts to find a middle ground.
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CANAAN ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL
CANAAN — Canaan Elementary recently announced its second trimester honor roll. Grade 6 — high honors: Olivia Hatch, Michael Hockenberry and Emily Reichenbach. Honors: Sadie Abbott, Harmony Beckwith, Abigail Buckingham, Gunner Buker, Adam Folsom, Molly Frost, Brooklyn Hubbard, Julia Judkins, Duncan Kunz, Chloe McGovern, Kalli Pratt, Jocelyn Sheafe, Olivia Shrader, Emma Viles and Elizabeth Snowman. […]
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BIRTHS
Lily Grace Parker CHELSEA — A daughter, Lily Grace Parker, was born Jan. 28 at MaineGeneral Medical Center to Traci Leigh and Kevin Parker, of Chelsea. Willow Elisabeth Bridges AUGUSTA — A daughter, Willow Elisabeth Bridges, was born March 13 at MaineGeneral Medical Center to Stephanie Paradis and Christopher Bridges of Augusta. Scarlett Emily Turano […]
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MOUNT BLUE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School has announced its third quarter honor roll. Seniors — highest honors: Beauchamp, Elise, Katerina Bessey, Rileigh Blanchet, Kaleigh Brann, Megan Brown, Sophia Bunnell, Josiah Chapman, Victoria Cushing, Amber Cusson, Hanna Deon, Bradley Dwinal, Shawnee Ellis, Thomas Haines, Kyrie Harnden, Katherine Hayes, Gage Kennedy, Riley Laflin, Noah LePage, Danika Morin, […]
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Maine passes law to study ocean acidification
Supporters say the law is the first of its kind on the East Coast.
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Chesterville meeting house receives grant
CHESTERVILLE — The Board of The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Inc. recently announced its receipt of a grant for $10,000 from the Davis Family Foundation, a private philanthropic fund based in Yarmouth. The Chesterville Union Meeting House was built and opened in 1851, following the relocation of the town’s first meeting house from the […]