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Obama’s State of Union proposals often hit wall in Congress

by KEVIN FREKING The Associated Press January 11, 2016February 4, 2016

Obama will go before Congress on Tuesday night with his final State of the Union speech and prospects are bleak for big agreements.

Maine, News

Flames engulf truck in Augusta fire

by Staff Report January 11, 2016January 11, 2016

A fire Monday morning destroyed a truck and threatened a nearby apartment building on Pearl Street in Augusta.

Community

Grief support group planned for Augusta

January 11, 2016January 12, 2016

Group to begin meeting Jan. 19.

Business, News, Politics

While denying climate change in Washington, Big Oil braced for a hotter planet

by Amy Lieberman and Susanne Rust Los Angeles Times Energy and Environmental Reporting Project January 11, 2016February 4, 2016

From the North Sea to the Canadian Arctic, oil companies have raised the decks of offshore platforms, protected pipelines from increasing coastal erosion, and designed helipads, pipelines and roads to withstand a warmer climate.

Lifestyle, Nation & World, News

Videos: Listen to some of Bowie’s best music

January 11, 2016

Maine, News

Maine recovering from wind and rain that packed a wallop

by David Hench January 11, 2016January 12, 2016

With snow in the forecast for Tuesday night, Gov. LePage declares a limited emergency to allow Canadian line workers to help restore power more quickly.