Theodora Kalikow says she is open to alternative plans for cutting the budget and will still eliminate about 35 staff positions.
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Maine AG: Trooper justified in shooting Searsmont suspect
Janet Mills said ‘unlawful deadly force was imminently threatened against’ James MacDonald and another trooper.
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USM president proposes deep, ‘painful and disruptive’ cuts
The UMaine System is facing a $36 million deficit. Reaction to the proposed cutbacks in USM faculty, staff and programs is immediate and highly critical.
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Michaud has fundraising edge in early race for Maine governor
Campaign finance reports filed Wednesday draw attention as Michaud and Cutler compete for donors.
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Mainers facing canceled insurance can renew current policies
Regulators decide Anthem can give individuals more time to choose coverage that complies with the new health care law.
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Prison over for ex-Maine Turnpike director
Paul Violette, 61, served less than 20 months for stealing as much as $230,000 in public funds.
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Electric Boat wins $26 million Navy contract
The work was originally expected to be done at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard but was moved following the cancellation of repair work for the fire-damaged USS Miami.
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Maine study group recommends expanded gambling
But critics worry this could lead to ‘total proliferation of gaming’ without regard for consequences.
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Maine gets $200,000 to boost manufacturing jobs
The federal grant will be used to advance the manufacturing of biomass heating appliances in northern Maine.
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S. Carolina man sentenced to 40 years in Maine child porn case
Daniel Cobb shared explicit photos of minors with a Portland man, who was sentenced to 25 years in the same case.