PORTLAND — Gov. Paul LePage’s life story — growing up in poverty, suffering beatings at the hands of his father and living on the streets before succeeding in business — is admired by many, even those who oppose him politically.
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Accused embezzler’s ability to repay money still unknown
AUGUSTA — It appears the Maine Trial Lawyers Association will have to wait at least half a year to learn whether it can recoup $170,000 from a former bookkeeper.
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Sergeant breaks arm in fight
WATERVILLE — A sergeant with the Waterville Police Department broke his arm Wednesday afternoon after scuffling with a Portland man accused of shoplifting, police said.
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OUR OPINION: State workers’ group rates hospitals by care
One of the oddities of the medical care puzzle is that not all types of health care are created equal.
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ANTHONY RONZIO: Maine swings libertarian with laws stressing freedom of choice
Welcome to the libertarian era in Maine. Buckle up.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
What would Jesus say about how some Christians live?
I read the letters and just shake my head in amazement; but now I must respond to Carolyn Farrington’s letter of June 29. OMG! (used simply as an exclamation — not a belief). Where does she get her information? Certainly not from history. This appears to be another case of someone using religion to distort […]
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MAINE COMPASS: Why would anybody oppose anti-bullying bill?
Many people have asked why in the world the House of Representatives sent an anti-bullying bill back to committee on the last day of the legislative session.
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U10, 12 Babe Ruthchampionship begins
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Stars will host the U10 and U12 Babe Ruth State Championship on Friday and Saturday at Prescott Field (behind Narrow Gauge Cinema). On Friday, two games start at 4 p.m., and on Saturday, games start at 8 a.m. and go until 6 p.m. Admission is $3 per person per day; children younger than 12 are free.
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MORNING SENTINEL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Senior’s sweep helps Panthers to title
Isaiah Spofford lined up for the 200-meter dash at the Class B state championship meet as an underdog to Will Wegener of Falmouth.
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Major tomato grower in Madison names new president, CEO
MADISON — The largest New England greenhouse grower of vine-ripened tomatoes has a new president and chief executive officer.