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.
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Dealership plan under microscope
AUGUSTA — O’Connor Motors wants to expand to the adjacent former Kirschner plant. But the plan has prompted worries about noise and light coming from the Riverside Drive site.
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Democrats give LePage an ‘incomplete’
AUGUSTA — Democrats are giving Gov. Paul LePage a grade of “incomplete” for his first 100 days in office, saying he needs to focus on jobs and the economy.
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Dam repair given boost
WAYNE — The effort to repair North Wayne Dam got another boost Tuesday.
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St. Michael students present Oliver Twist
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School students recently presented a performance of “Oliver Twist.”