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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Poll: Few confident US ready for nuclear emergency
WASHINGTON — Most Americans doubt the U.S. government is prepared to respond to a nuclear emergency like the one in Japan, a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows. But it also shows few Americans believe such an emergency would occur. Nevertheless, the disaster has turned more Americans against new nuclear power plants. The poll found that […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Man arrested in Times Square case reaches deal
BOSTON — A Pakistani man arrested in Massachusetts during the investigation into the failed Times Square bombing is willing to admit he lied to federal agents and be deported under a plea deal. The Boston Globe reports that according to court papers, Aftab Ali Khan would plead guilty, be sentenced to time served while awaiting, […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
May 7 date set for UMaine commencement
ORONO — The University of Maine says U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will address graduates at the 2011 commencement ceremonies on May 7. UMaine’s 209th morning and afternoon ceremonies are expected to draw 14,000 guests to Harold Alfond Arena in Orono. Collins, a Maine Republican, will deliver the commencement address at both ceremonies Honorary doctorates are […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
RSU 18 proposed budget down $1.4 million
OAKLAND -- The RSU 18 Board of Directors next week will consider a proposed $32 million school budget for 2011-12 -- a budget that is $1.4 million or 4.2 percent less than -- the current $33.3 million budget.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Bill would allow Waste Management expansion in Norridgewock
NORRIDGEWOCK -- Town leaders are hurrying to stake out their position on legislation that would allow Waste Management to expand after a bill was drafted without their direct input.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Hartland teenagers arrested for armed robbery
PRESQUE ISLE -- Two boys from Hartland were arrested Thursday on armed robbery charges after allegedly holding a Bangor taxi-cab driver at knife point in Presque Isle and threatening his life early Wednesday.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Pan Am reps meet with Fairfield officials
FAIRFIELD -- Pan Am Railway representatives made good on a pledge Thursday and met with town officials to talk about repairing crumbling railroad crossings.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Fewer MTA employees to get credit cards
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Turnpike Authority is reducing the number of credit cards it issues to employees, from 51 to 15, as part of an effort to improve financial oversight.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Loans, tax refunds, parks vulnerable to shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Don't plan to visit Acadia National Park on Saturday if the budget standoff between House Republicans and Senate Democrats and President Obama shuts down the federal government.
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Legal setback for Plum Creek
PORTLAND -- A state judge on Thursday put a stop to Plum Creek Timber Co.'s sprawling resort and residential development in the Moosehead Lake region, citing missteps by the regulatory agency that gave approval to what would be the largest development of its kind in Maine.
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