He was elected to the Maine Senate in 1967 and served as Senate president from 1975-82.
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OccupyMaine protesters say they’ll be eating turkey
In Portland, the group has invited people to its Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Blue Angels fly into era of budget questions
The Pentagon spends $37 million a year for the Blue Angels, whose mission is to enhance recruiting and goodwill for the Navy and Marines.
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Safety questions fly as highway trucks get heavier
PORTLAND — Officially, the national weight limit for freight trucks on interstate highways is 40 tons. In reality, trucks are getting heavier in more states – legally – and advocates for highway safety and the trucking industry are sharply at odds about it. Trucks heavier than 80,000 pounds are allowed to operate on federal highways […]
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Group contests permit for W. Maine wind project
Friends of Maine’s Mountains says the Saddleback Ridge Wind project would mar the view from nearby Mount Blue State Park.
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LePage swears in new Maine House member
Republican Raymond Wallace of Dexter fills the seat left vacant by the resignation of Frederick Wintle of Garland.
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SNOW DANCE
The cold and snow on Wednesday didn’t stop members of the Dance Connection dance team from seeking donations outside of Hillman’s Bakery in Fairfield. Laura Kent contributes to dancers Ali Tozier, left, Taylor Bouchard and Tricia Hasson.
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SNOW STORM
HORRIBLE: Ashly Whittaker carries groceries while walking on Main Street in Fairfield as snow accumulates on Wednesday morning. Asked what she thinks about the snowstorm Whittaker replied without hesitation,” It’s horrible.”
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N.H. man wins more than $1M in Tri-State lottery
The 72-year-old retired hospital worker has bought a new car and is thinking of taking a road trip.
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UPDATE: Two men now facing armed robbery charges
SKOWHEGAN — Two men face a federal charge for the armed robbery of a Skowhegan credit union more than two years ago.