OTISFIELD — Eighteen-year-old Kamal was more than cooperative and apologetic. No, he said, he doesn’t know much about America’s NBA. He didn’t recognize the names of the rookies who were just introduced Thursday morning to the Seeds of Peace campers.
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Florida fugitive found in Madison
MADISON — A man originally from Madison was arrested here Thursday afternoon in connection with the slaying of a Florida woman.
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Waterville city council approves 3-year contracts
WATERVILLE — The Waterville City Council has approved a three-year contract with city clerical workers and administrative assistants.
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Young musicians bring ‘From the Top’ to Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON — Fans of the public broadcasting program “From the Top” — or anyone who enjoys seeing young people pursuing their passions — have a treat in store Saturday night at the Mount Vernon Community Center.
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LePage signs law banning ‘bath salts’
AUGUSTA — Governor Paul LePage signed emergency legislation Wednesday banning a group of synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” that are dangerous hallucinogens that Maine Public Safety Commissioner John Morris says are among the most dangerous he has seen.
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DENIS THOET: Life is full of surprises, starting with birth, ending with death
Surprise is very rare in our lives. Birth is our first true surprise.
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MAINE COMPASS: Lawmakers from both parties can be proud of their work for Mainers
The accomplishments of the 125th Legislature are nothing short of extraordinary. What began in January with questions about what course the new Republican majority would take ended with clarity about Maine’s new direction.
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Maine ranks as plumpest state in New England
MONTPELIER, Vt. — America’s getting fatter, and so is New England. In a new study of obesity by the Trust for America’s Health released Thursday, Vermont ranked 45th out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. New Hampshire was listed as 33rd fattest and Maine ranked 27th, the plumpest state in New England.
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SOMERSET COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed May 1-27, 2011, in Somerset County Superior Court:
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MLB: Manager of Red Sox ‘Impossible Dream’ dies
Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams, who won two World Series titles with Oakland and led two other franchises to pennants, has died. He was 82. Williams died from a ruptured aortic aneurysm at a hospital near his home in Henderson, Nev., the Hall of Fame said.