It was the second time within a week the bill failed. The first was after a Republican filibuster, the second during a special session.
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Flesh-eating germ rare, especially for the healthy
Aimee Copeland, a Georgia grad student, is fighting for her life because of the flesh-eating bacteria that infected her leg. How rare is such a disease? See below.
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CORRECTION
Ryan Edwards’ grade level was reported incorrectly in a story on page C1 of Saturday’s edition. Edwards is a senior.
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Birding: Two new bird guides geared to Maine beginners
May and June are excellent times of year to introduce people to the birding fraternity. Males are dressed in their best finery. Birds fill the air with their beautiful songs. The frenetic activities of courtship, nesting and feeding young make it easy to observe birds. And, of course, our bird population here in Maine soars […]
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Kid Tracks: A view worth the effort
Caribou Mountain north of Fryeburg is no easy climb, yet so rewarding
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Josh Christie: ‘Up’ chronicles hiking adventures of mother, daughter
That Mother’s Day rolls around just as spring kicks into high gear in New England is a happy coincidence of timing — not only are there fresh flowers for Mom, but there’s ample warm weather to bring families outdoors. I know I spent a lot of Mother’s Days as a kid gardening, hiking, or just […]
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University of Maine at Farmington Graduation
University of Maine at Farmington Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
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ALLEN AFIELD: Tips for a safer outdoors experience
Whether we’re camping or just spending time on the back deck, four tips can make outings more safe and fun this season, and three of them lessen the chances of having serious medical problems, the bane of the outdoors.
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Updated: See latest contributions to same-sex marriage campaign
Donations for, and against the campaign to legalize marriage licenses for same-sex couples in Maine.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Summer living is easy in Tenants Harbor
We’ve been “summering” at the East Wind Inn in Tenants Harbor for many years, spending a couple of days pretending to be wealthy summer visitors to Maine, luxuriating in the simple pleasures of the sea. Innkeeper Tim Watts keeps it simple.