WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says there are multiple ways to resolve the debt ceiling mess, but it has to be bipartisan and it has to happen fast. The president urged Democrats and Republicans in the Senate Friday to come together on a plan that can pass the House and that he can sign. He […]
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Towns getting ready for fireworks law
KITTERY — The first towns in Maine visited by most people entering the state are trying to decide whether to sell fireworks and if they do how those sales should be governed. On Jan. 1 a new law will take effect that will allow the sale and use of commercial fireworks in Maine. Kittery Town […]
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Arthritic elephant may come to Maine for treatment
The vet worked with the 42-year-old elephant years ago and now wants to use new techniques to alleviate her arthritis.
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Turnpike bonds Aa3, stable outlook
PORTLAND — Maine Turnpike officials say the toll road’s bond rating reflects sound financial operations, an expectation of stable traffic and other improvements. Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Aa3 underlying rating assigned to the Turnpike Authority’s revenue bonds and the agency’s stable outlook. The MTA also enjoys strong ratings from the nation’s other leading […]
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SNAPSHOT: No need to hurry
A pair of small sailboats ply the waters of Minnehonk Lake on as the sun begins to set on Thursday evening in Mount Vernon.
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Hatch Hill landfill users may pay by the bag
AUGUSTA — Residents of the nine communities that have their garbage hauled to Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta could eventually be required to pay by the bag.
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Aspiring filmmakers invited to challenge
WAYNE — Whether their tastes trend toward monster movies, melodramas or mockumentaries, all aspiring Spielbergs are invited to get behind the camera for a filmmaking challenge this weekend.
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Preliminary hearing today for Dechaine’s bid to get new trial
PORTLAND — A preliminary hearing is scheduled today in Dennis Dechaine’s long-running bid to get a new trial in his murder case.