Ex-S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford reclaims his old congressional seat

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May 7, 2013

Ex-S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford reclaims his old congressional seat

Sanford's political career disintegrated four years ago when he disappeared for five days to Argentina with his mistress and later paid a $70,000 ethics fine for using public money to fly for personal purposes.
Published
May 7, 2013

Senate Democrats roll out their proposal for evaluating state’s 600 schools

A week after heavily criticizing the state's new A-to-F school grading system, Maine Democrats said they will propose a different way to evaluate Maine's 600 public schools. The plan will be introduced at a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the State House.
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May 7, 2013

Chelsea budget, ordinance changes put before residents Wednesday

Residents will have a chance to express their concerns Wednesday about several proposed ordinance changes and the recommendations for next year's town budget, which calls for a slight spending increase.
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May 7, 2013

Kennebec County Superior Court

AUGUSTA -- A number of people were sentenced Tuesday in separate hearings held in Kennebec County Superior Court:
Published
May 7, 2013

Augusta might spend $40,000 to hire expert to help with gas deal decision

Augusta is considering spending up to $40,000 on a consultant to help determine which of two proposals to provide natural gas would be best for the city and its schools, businesses and residents. The wrong choice could be a million-dollar-a-year mistake.

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May 7, 2013

Lewiston fires raise arson, prevention concerns for local officials

WATERVILLE -- A series of three large fires in Lewiston has others around the state thinking about the risk in their own communities.
Published
May 7, 2013

LePage to speak at Portland chamber eggs, issues forum Wednesday

PORTLAND -- Gov. Paul LePage will be the featured speaker at the Portland Regional Chamber's Eggs and Issues forum Wednesday morning, but he has yet to reveal the issues he'll bring up at the breakfast event.
Published
May 7, 2013

Somerset County jail ordered to keep housing other counties’ inmates, but without outside money

Somerset County's jail will have to keep housing inmates from other counties but will not get any outside money to pay the bill, the state Board of Corrections ruled Tuesday.
Published
May 7, 2013

Panel OKs 2 bills backed by east-west highway foes, kills several aimed at stalling plan

AUGUSTA (AP) -- A legislative committee voted Tuesday to kill several bills aimed at stalling or blocking the proposed east-west highway but recommended passage of two that also were put forward by foes of the private toll road.
Published
May 7, 2013

Skowhegan ready to launch interactive website

Know of a blocked culvert and want to alert Skowhegan's highway department? Want to report a pothole? A burned-out street light? No problem. Starting Friday, the town will launch an interactive website, making it easier for residents to contact all town departments with the click of a mouse -- or the snap of a camera.

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