IN ANSON, Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., a brush fire was reported on New Portland Road.
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ANTHONY RONZIO: State watchdog agency never was the problem; its keepers were
The state’s watchdog, the Office of Program Evaluation and Governmental Accountability, was born in 2005 with a serious dental defect.
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Plane crash victim still in hospital
The Waterville woman who was seriously injured when a small plane crashed off Matinicus Island remained hospitalized on Wednesday, according to her husband.
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AUTO RACING NOTEBOOK: Clark looks forward to return to Oxford
Unity Raceway is struggling financially and track operator George Fernald Jr. said Tuesday he may step down if the situation doesn’t improve.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
As Violette shrinks from view, troubles mount
Recently, I’ve witnessed the games played by the health care system. They aren’t pretty.
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Pot group board member resigns
A state representative and former Cumberland County sheriff has quit the board of the state’s largest medical marijuana nonprofit organization.
Posted inSports
TD BANK 250: Drivers look forward to racing Busch
PORTLAND — When Kyle Busch arrived at Oxford Plains Speedway last Thursday for a test session, he and his crew spent eight hours at the track preparing his ride for the TD Bank 250.
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Norridgewock bridge to open Thursday with ceremony
NORRIDGEWOCK — A ceremony and ribbon cutting on Thursday will mark the opening of the new $22 million bridge.
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Dissent on insurance law’s impact
AUGUSTA — Health care experts disagreed Wednesday about the impact of new legislation that makes sweeping changes to the health insurance system in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
OUR OPINION: Raise the debt limit, then consider budget
As Aug. 2 fast approaches, there’s a lot going on in Washington to try to come up with a fiscal plan that would garner enough votes in both houses of Congress to raise the ceiling on the national debt.