WINTHROP (AP) — Officials in two Maine towns say they’re going to have to delay plans to rebuild the dam at the outlet of Maranacook Lake. A consultant had told officials in Winthrop and Readfield the estimated cost to rebuild dam this summer, allowing the lake’s managers to control its water level better, at $237,000. […]
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College Baseball: Maine falls to UMBC in America East final
The University of Maine had numerous opportunities to force a final game against the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Sunday in the America East baseball tournament. But the Black Bears could not capitalize. Zach Bright drew a four-pitch walk off UMaine closer Jeff Gelinas in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Retrievers […]
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Missing Auburn teen contacts family, is safe
Lexis Lamothe, 16, reported missing by her family, contacted family Saturday afternoon and is safe. She was last seen on Thursday. AUBURN — An Auburn teen last seen on Thursday has contacted her family and is safe, her father said. Police confirmed Saturday they received a missing person’s report from the family of Lexis Lamothe, […]
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Man sentenced to 10 years for Biddeford double homicide
BIDDEFORD (AP) — A New York City man who pleaded guilty in a double homicide in Maine has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Thirty-seven-year-old Fuquan Prince Wilson pleaded guilty in March to two counts of manslaughter in the 2014 shootings of Russell Lavoie and Jeffrey Lude inside a Biddeford apartment. The charges were […]
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Maine Republicans, Democrats at odds in budget negotiations
AUGUSTA — Democrats and Republicans have until the end of June to enact a state budget but both sides see the biggest sticking point as a voter-approved tax on high earners to fund schools. Democratic House Speaker Sara Gideon said a budget should be coming out of the Legislature’s appropriation committee by no later than June […]
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Man, 80, dies in fire that destroys old Union farmhouse
A farmhouse in Union was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Lawrence Dries, who lived alone in the home, died in the fire. UNION (AP) — Fire officials in Maine say they recovered the body of an 80-year-old man from his farmhouse after it was destroyed by fire. Lawrence Dries lived alone in the home, where the […]
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Education committee opposes statewide teacher contract bill
AUGUSTA (AP) — A key legislative committee has voted against a bill to create a uniform teacher contract across Maine. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2rgcQQN ) the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee opposed the bill, 6-5, even after concessions from the bill’s sponsor on Tuesday. Republican Gov. Paul LePage says the idea would help […]
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Gov. Paul LePage rips newspapers in veto of bill that would harm newspapers
AUGUSTA, Maine — A heavier flow of bills moving to the floors of the legislative chambers means more vetoes from the all-time champion in that statistic: Gov. Paul LePage. The House of Representatives will vote on whether to override another five vetoes today, including one of a bill that would actually hurt Maine newspapers, which sit […]
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University of Maine System to see first tuition increase in six years
PRESQUE ISLE (AP) — University of Maine System trustees have approved a tuition increase. The Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2qQFeIj ) that tuition alone in the system will be raised an average of 3.3 percent, or $242 per year. In-state students are expected to pay around $17,486 for tuition, fees and room and board. Rates for […]
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Portland mayor wants group to consider expanding his power
PORTLAND (AP) — The mayor of Maine’s biggest city wants a citizen group to consider changes to the city charter in a bid to expand the limited authority of his office. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2rLojVC ) that Mayor Ethan Strimling said Monday he believes voters wanted a stronger leader when they voted for […]