CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is seeing one of its busiest days yet for Republicans considering presidential campaigns. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty all will be in the state today. Santorum and Pawlenty will be sticking around until Friday, when they’ll be joined by former […]
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Deer collision season arrives
AUGUSTA — Wildlife officials are urging drivers to be on the alert as the arrival of spring draws deer out of Maine’s woods in search of food. Motorists this time of year are likely to see more deer along Maine roads as the animals make their way from their wintering areas to roadsides, which are […]
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SNAPSHOT: Wooden umbrella
O & P Glass employee Tim Bellmore carries a door to a building on Water Street in Augusta during a downpour Wednesday. Showers are expected to abate today, with sun in the forecast for Friday.
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Police Log
At 4:54 p.m., a theft was reported at a Civic Center Drive convenience store.
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Return of the Robfather
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.