WASHINGTON — Rural America now accounts for just 16 percent of the nation’s population, the lowest ever.
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Residents resist closing plan
The East Vassalboro Post Office rests discreetly along Main Street in a room hardly bigger than a walk-in closet.
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Police: Child sees dad gun down mom, friend
PORTLAND — Renee Sandora called 911 on Monday to report that her boyfriend had shot her and a friend. She spoke for 35 seconds before the call went dead.
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State ends year with $50M surplus
AUGUSTA — State officials remain concerned about the state’s economic future despite ending the fiscal year with a nearly $50 million revenue surplus. They said high fuel prices and the unresolved federal debt-ceiling standoff are to blame for the uncertainty.
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Fairfield man draws more time in prison
AUGUSTA — A Fairfield man who almost succeeded in getting out of jail earlier this month by impersonating a soon-to-be released inmate was ordered to serve nine months for that and also two other offenses.
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Wasps save trees?
FREEPORT — A non-stinging wasp that likes to build its nests in baseball diamonds is helping Maine entomologists detect an insect that has decimated millions of ash trees in the Midwest.
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Stars set to shine
RICHMOND — Richmond is rolling out the red carpet — as well as a 40-foot outdoor movie screen — for this year’s Richmond Days festivities.
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Local college students recognized
WORCESTER, Mass. — The following local residents recently received degrees from Clark University:
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COMMUNITY COMPASS: The people of Readfield have already made right decision
We read with great concern the recent KJ article (“Vote in the works,” July 15) about the petition drive to force another vote about the phase-out of the Readfield Public Works Department.
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Community spirit thrives in smaller post offices
VASSALBORO — The post office has been a hub of East Vassalboro village for 184 years.