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US Labor Dept. tells LePage:Display mural or refund money

The U.S. Department of Labor says Gov. Paul LePage violated the terms of a federal grant that paid for most of the mural’s $60,000 cost when he removed the art work from state offices last month.

It is the latest twist in a growing national dispute over LePage’s decision to remove the 36-foot mural from the state Labor Department headquarters.

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Litchfield man flown to hospital after crashing motorcyle

LITCHFIELD — A local man was airlifted to a Lewiston hospital Sunday after crashing his motorcycle on Route 197. Thomas Fallon, 49, was taken by a Lifeflight of Maine helicopter to Central Maine Medical Center with what were believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries, said Maine State Police Trooper Jason Madore. “He was […]

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Fleming to retire as state’s top cop

AUGUSTA — The Chief of the Maine State Police has announced his plans to retire. Col. Patrick Fleming will retire on May 1, ending his 27-year career with the State Police, Maine State Police Spokesman Steve McCausland announced Monday. Fleming has been the State Police chief for the past four years.  Fleming joined the State […]