The Russian president is all but certain to win the March election by a broad margin.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L. Bean holiday sales steady as company readies buyouts
The Freeport retailer says sales have been up and down as it prepares to offer early retirements to trim U.S. workforce by 10 percent.
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Posted inBusiness
Cosmic Charlie’s in downtown Augusta to close
Owner Steve Goedecke, who has run the business for 26 years, says it’s time to take care of himself.
Posted inMaine Crime
Norridgewock man charged with terrorizing his wife
Michael Clemons, 39, was arrested after he allegedly made threats to his wife over the telephone, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP touts its bid to build transmission line through Maine
The state’s largest utility says its $1 billion proposal is the cheapest alternative to supply Massachusetts with hydroelectricity from Canada.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Trump hoping LePage will challenge King for Maine Senate seat in 2018
The president reportedly has told White House aides that he would endorse Maine’s governor if he makes a run against Angus King in 2018.
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AARP magazine to award Mirren achievement honor
The magazine says its Movies for Grownups Awards will be televised for the first time in February.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Oxford County sheriff steps down in wake of sexual harassment allegations
Wayne Gallant, who held the position for 11 years, submits his resignation to the county and the governor a day after commissioners asked that he be removed from the job.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland school bus driver battling cancer gets an uplifting surprise
Jamie Creamer wipes away tears and declares ‘Now I feel awesome’ as the high school marching band plays outside his hospital window and a convoy of buses passes nearby.
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Waterville’s municipal pool needs about $1.18 million in repairs, official says
Parks and Recreation Director Matt Skehan told city councilors Tuesday that the structure of the pool is beginning to break down.