Wednesday night’s “Survivor” may have been officially titled “The Buddy System,” but a more fitting moniker could have been “Return of the Robfather.”
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First responders oppose bill curbing mental illness coverage
AUGUSTA — Firefighters, police officers and other first responders turned out for a public hearing Wednesday to oppose a bill that would curb eligibility for permanent coverage for mental illnesses under Maine workers’ compensation law.
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Kennebec County Superior Court
AUGUSTA — Several people were sentenced Tuesday in separate hearings held in Kennebec County Superior Court:
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Documents detail agency spending
AUGUSTA — From 2005 to 2009, the head of Maine Turnpike Authority billed his agency more than $200,000 for hotels, meals and other expenses, according to documents obtained by the Legislature’s oversight office.
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State Senate supports House BPA ban
The Maine Senate has voted unanimously to ban bisphenol-A from certain children’s products, such as bottles and sippy cups, affirming a recent lopsided vote in the House.
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS: Spotlight on Bruins, Canadiens goalies
WILMINGTON, Mass. — Tim Thomas came out of playoff hibernation and played better than any goalie this season. Now, he’ll try to be just as sharp in the postseason for the Boston Bruins.
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Mount Vernon considers law to help food producers
MOUNT VERNON — Selectmen will refer to an ordinance review committee a measure that would deregulate local food producers.
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Analysis: Obama borrows time with proposal to cut deficit
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s proposal to cut projected budget deficits is an attempt to buy time — for the government, for the economy and for himself.
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City planners sign off on new hospital project
AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Medical Center’s planned new regional hospital in north Augusta has the approval of the city Planning Board.
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China planners leave gift shop in limbo
CHINA — A proposed gift shop on Lakeview Drive remains in limbo.