The proposal will be sent to Congress, where many fear any released detainees would return to terrorism activity.
July 2015
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Augusta frustrates Pastime in Zone 2 American Legion tournament
Elks will face top seed Bessey Motors on Thursday.
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Waterville school board finalizes budget
The $21.2 million school budget won approval, although some officials found fault with the City Council’s decision to dedicate $58,000 in unanticipated state funding to tax relief.
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Windham lobsterman traps bright orange lobster, his second rarity
Bill Coppersmith caught a bright orange lobster Wednesday, and in 1997 his catch included an albino.
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Augusta 15-year old Babe Ruth All-Stars ready for New England tournament
Team travels to Trumbull, Conn., for regional tournament this weekend.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine aligns with nationwide effort against robocalls
Telecommunications giants are urged to offer call-blocking technology.
Posted inMaine, News
Pristine Baxter State Park remains priority
The state park’s director reiterates he doesn’t want a repeat of the frenzy caused by Scott Jurek’s record-setting trek.
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Five midcoast land conservation groups say they may merge
Together, the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association, Pemaquid Watershed Association, Sheepscot Wellspring Land Alliance, Sheepscot Valley Conservation Association and Hidden Valley Nature Center have about 2,500 members and own or manage more than 7,000 acres.
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Madison couple offering $1,000 reward for information on vandalism
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into a July 10 vandalism episode is ‘still very much alive,’ though there have been no arrests.
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Manchester Rite Aid robber ordered to serve 12 months behind bars
Brooke L. Frost, now of Unity, had pleaded guilty to the Sept. 6, 2014, robbery in January.