Kirsten Monke, left, plays the viola as Lydia Forbes strikes a note on a violin Sunday inside the Head Tide Church in Alna. The members of the DaPonte String Quartet were rehearsing before their annual benefit performance to raise funds for the landmark erected in 1838.
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Debt deal done
WASHINGTON — Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama announced agreement Sunday night with Republican congressional leaders on a compromise to avoid the nation’s first-ever financial default. The deal would cut more than $2 trillion from federal spending over a decade.
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Owners, dogs like competition
SKOWHEGAN — Jackie Dennis’ life has gone to the dogs. And she’s ecstatic.
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Hop on the bus
After his car quit last winter, Mike Morisette, of Augusta, turned to the Kennebec Explorer.
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From gardens to seniors’ table
WATERVILLE — Gil Pelletier walked into the house on Boutelle Avenue and warmly greeted 91-year-old Thaddy Gondela.
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Local college students graduate, receive honors
PORTLAND — Tyler Moody of West Gardiner, a student at the University of New England, has been named to both the fall and spring semester dean’s lists.
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Ballot decision still in limbo
The Maine People’s Alliance and its partners have a decision to make this week about their effort to preserve people’s ability to register to vote on Election Day. They will decide whether they have gathered enough signatures to put a question on the November ballot or keep collecting signatures and put the question the ballot in June.
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Save money on commuting costs
Individuals who ride public transportation can save money on the costs of commuting — that much has never been disputed.
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Town OKs chief constable hire
FARMINGDALE — The Board of Selectmen voted Wednesday to hire Matt Guilfoyle, a constable and full-time member of the Richmond Police Department, as chief constable.