NORRIDGEWOCK — After 10 years of planning, three years of construction and about $22 million, the first cars and trucks drove across the newest bridge spanning the Kennebec River on Thursday.
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What’s ‘tough’ or ‘fair’ about Chevron settlement?
Gov. Paul LePage visited Hampden recently to discuss Maine’s settlement with Chevron over a gas spill for $900,000. He called the settlement “tough but fair” and bragged, “If they violate our laws we’re going to come after them.” Such hypocrisy. This is the governor who tried to shorten the statute of limitations to a length […]
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Hot in Portland? Yes. Record-setter? No
Portland hits a sizzling 96 degrees, but that’s less than the all-time high for the date.
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New Waterville principal settles in
WATERVILLE — After spending four years as assistant principal at Waterville Senior High School, Carole Dodge now has her own school to run.
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Collins backs ‘Gang of Six’ proposal on debt ceiling
Collins is one of 33 senators to sign a letter in support of a bipartisan plan that mixes spending cuts and closing some tax loopholes.
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Sick tourist triggers measles warning
A Quebec resident came down with the symptoms after spending last weekend in Old Orchard Beach and Saco.
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Mass. rep’s bill would use fish fines for research
BOSTON — Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank has introduced a bill to direct fines already collected from fishermen who broke fishery laws toward studies into the health of fish species. Regulators rely on such “stock assessments” in setting fish catch limits, but fishermen argue the assessments are outdated. Frank’s bill, introduced Thursday, would direct future fines […]
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Effort under way to fix Maine campaign funding law
AUGUSTA — A day after a federal judge invalidated a key provision of Maine’s public campaign financing law, supporters of the system are confident the law will be fixed in time for next year’s elections. “We’re actually quite confident the law will emerge very strong,” said Alison Smith, board president of the nonprofit Maine Citizens […]
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LePage denies dissing Portland
PORTLAND — A spokesman for Gov. Paul LePage says a statement by a former Cabinet member saying the governor didn’t want to work in the best interest of Maine’s largest city is “absurd.” Spokesman Adam Fisher responded Thursday to a statement from former Marine Resources Commissioner Norman Olsen, who said LePage wasn’t interested in collaborating […]
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Bangor man named Military Times 2011 Marine of the Year
Marine Corps Capt. David J. Cote of Bangor has been named Military Times 2011 Marine of the Year. Cote was selected for this distinction in recognition of his high level of professionalism and dedication to advancing and caring for his fellow service members and his country, as well as his steadfast commitment to serving his […]