WOODLAND — Officials say a Maine State Police trooper received minor injuries when he hit a moose with his cruiser while responding to a call to assist another trooper. Police say the moose stepped in front of a cruiser driven by Trooper Chuck Michaud at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on Route 228 in Woodland. Michaud […]
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House OKs tax subsidy bills
AUGUSTA — The Maine House has given preliminary approval to a bill that would provide parents income tax credits for a portion of the tuition paid to private or religious schools. By a 75-67 vote Tuesday, representatives gave initial approval to a bill that provides a tax credit of up to $1,000. Supporters say nine […]
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Man convicted in two killings
BANGOR — Jurors have convicted a 32-year-old man in the shooting deaths of a husband and wife in their northern Maine home. Nathaneal Nightingale told police in a confession played for jurors that he went to the victims’ home in Webster Plantation to pawn his stepfather’s handgun and accidentally shot Michael Miller Sr. on Nov. […]
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One-house plan moves ahead, but vote tight
AUGUSTA — A bill to make Maine the second state with a single-chamber legislature won initial House approval on Tuesday, but its prospects remained uncertain as it lacked the two-thirds support it needs for final passage. The bill, approved by a 78-66 vote, proposes to amend the state Constitution to combine the Senate and the […]
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Father, son drown in river
RIPLEY — A Ripley man and his 7-year-old son drowned Sunday evening while wading fully clothed in the Main Stream during a birthday party, a spokesman for the Maine State Police said Monday. Christopher Zoeller, 40, and his son, Bravin Zoeller, were attending a birthday party for Stephanie Zoeller, the victims’ wife and mother, respectively, […]
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Maine’s free family fishing days June 4, 5
For a complete list of fishing regulations, including limits and sizes, visit www.mefishwildlife.com. RUMFORD — Contrary to what’s stated in the current Ice and Open Water Fishing Law Book, Maine’s Family Free Fishing Days are not this weekend. They are Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, said Deborah Turcotte, spokeswoman for the Maine Department […]
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Maine edges Stony Brook
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Keith Bilodeau picked up his 10th win of the season and led the University of Maine baseball team to a 4-3 victory over Stony Brook in the first round of the 2011 America East Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. He allowed just seven hits, retired 16 straight batters at one point and […]
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Killer fungus found in Maine bats in 2 Oxford County sites
RUMFORD — A fungus that has killed more than a million bats across eastern and southern North America was found last month in bats in Maine hibernating sites. White-nose syndrome was discovered in bats in two inactive mine caves in Oxford County, but not in a third site checked in northern Maine, said John DePue […]
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Heat pump firm out of business
BANGOR — A small notice published in the classified advertising section of the Bangor Daily News recently let the public know what has been speculated for some time: Heat pump manufacturer Hallowell International is no longer in business. Keenan Auction Co. of South Portland will conduct a public auction on June 15 at the Hallowell […]
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Portland software company grows
PORTLAND — A Maine company that describes itself as the world leader in communication software for automation, has expanded with a 20,000-square-foot facility in Portland. Kepware Technologies said Tuesday that it has doubled its operations with the newly renovated facility, which houses nearly 60 employees and could accommodate up to 100. President Tony Paine says […]