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Minnesota’s lieutenant governor to fill Al Franken’s Senate seat

by KYLE POTTER Associated Press December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

The Democrat resigned under pressure from his own party after he was accused of improper behavior by at least eight women.

Maine, News, Politics

Sign-ups for ACA insurance ‘robust’ in Maine as deadline for 2018 nears

by Joe Lawlor December 13, 2017December 14, 2017

More than 40,000 residents have applied – many buying basic plans with no premiums – even as tax reform in Congress threatens to disrupt the health care program.

Maine, News

North Carolina man’s body found after snowmobile accident near Moosehead

by staff report December 13, 2017January 19, 2018

The 55-year-old man was found on a trail early this morning after the snowmobile apparently rolled onto him.

Maine

New Sharon voters reject proposed fire station, town office project

by BARRY MATULAITIS Sun Journal December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Residents who spoke against the project cited the $1.8 million price tag and their own struggle to pay bills.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House, Senate Republicans agree on tax plan, include windfall for the wealthiest

by ANDREW TAYLOR, STEPHEN OHLEMACHER and MARCY GORDON Associated Press December 13, 2017December 14, 2017

House and Senate leaders want to push the measure through quickly, but Maine Sen. Susan Collins says, ‘I don’t think lowering the top rate is a good idea.’

Nation & World, News

Notorious shark-dragging video results in cruelty charges against 3 Florida men

by Carli Teproff Miami Herald December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

They face felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty.

Maine Crime

Sidney man convicted of raping child seeks new trial

by Betty Adams December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Defense attorneys say a private, recorded conversation between the trial judge and the district attorney tainted the case of Eric Bard, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old and sentenced to 50 years in prison.