Massachusetts wildlife health professor helps Maine officials find out what affects the iconic birds’ well-being.
Michael Shepherd
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Michaud cautious on Syria strike support
Second District representative wants more information before saying whether he’ll support an attack on the Middle Eastern country, but also cautions Obama to abide by Congress’ decision
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Windsor Fair frying-pan throwing contest takes secret skill
The Ladies Fry Pan Throwing Contest at the annual Windsor Fair took a lot of skill, some high-quality cookware, a fair degree of stamina and a little luck, competitors say.
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Longtime Hallowell city councilor Cervone stepping down
Edmund Cervone has resigned from the Hallowell City Council for “personal reasons and family,” and George LaPointe will be named to take his place, according to Mayor Charlotte Warren.
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SD 19 winner Vitelli to join majority Democrats in state Senate
Eloise Vitelli, 64, won nearly 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s special election, and will join the full Legislature when it convenes in special session today to vote on bonds.
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Democrat wins Senate District 19 seat, preserving majority
Eloise Vitelli tops a Republican and a Green for the seat vacated by Seth Goodall. She’ll represent Sagadahoc County and Dresden.
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New District 19 state senator up to voters on Tuesday
Republican Paula Benoit, Democrat Eloise Vitelli and Green Independent Daniel Stromgren vying for the Senate District 19 seat at the polls Tuesday.
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Outsiders pump $146K into Senate District 19 race
Three candidates — Republican Paula Benoit, Democrat Eloise Vitelli and Green Independent Daniel Stromgren — square off Tuesday to fill the Senate District 19 seat.
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Stakeholder group to weigh in on Riverview Psychiatric Center
A legislative committee may consider a bill next week, with input from mental health interests and state officials, to address the tenuous status of the state hospital, which could lose $20 million in federal funding.
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$150 million bond package one step closer to November ballot
A near-$150 million borrowing package was endorsed by a Maine legislative committee Thursday, a mostly choreographed move clearing its path to the November ballot.