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Christie says he, LePage alike
“I will tell you I’m committed to spending what we need to spend here in order to give the people a full view of Gov. LePage’s record and the record of his opponents,” Christie said after joining LePage in chatting with customers at Becky’s Diner. Christie said Maine’s race was one of the governors association’s […]
Wrongful death claimants in Lac-Megantic disaster want George Mitchell to oversee allocation of railroad’s funds
BANGOR — A Chicago law firm on Wednesday filed a proposal that would appoint former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell to oversee the allocation of available funds in the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway’s bankruptcy case to the victims who have filed wrongful death and personal injury claims. The firm Meyers & Flowers filed the […]
Waterville police arrest three in alleged drug trafficking ring, find $5,000 hidden in woman’s bra
WATERVILLE — What began as a call on a domestic dispute in downtown Waterville led police to uncover what they say is a crack cocaine and oxycodone ring based in New York City. Police believe they have concluded a three-month investigation into the sale of the drugs, and arrested three Maine residents, one allegedly a […]
Cutler refuses political action committee money for campaign
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler announced Monday that he will not accept campaign donations from any political action committees for the 2014 election, a move that his campaign said will put him in office with no strings attached but which a spokeswoman for Democrat Mike Michaud said would have little effect on […]
Franklin County Retired Educators donate to food pantries
FARMINGTON — At a recent meeting of the Franklin County Retired Educators, members voted to double this year’s donation to seven area food pantries to $100 each. The money comes from dues, book swaps and monthly mystery basket raffles. Food closets receiving the money will use it to purchase items needed by families but not […]
Maine’s own Thanksgiving story: how the Indians saved 18th century shipwreck victims
BRISTOL — Every American kid knows the story of Thanksgiving, as told and retold in elementary schools across the land. There’s the Mayflower, the Pilgrims, the winter of hardship, the helpful American Indians and the triumphant and thankful meal at the end of that first year. The story has become part of the national mythology, […]
Correction: Mitchell resigned; copy machines farther away
LIVERMORE FALLS — A story on the RSU 73 board meeting published on Page B1 of the Franklin edition Friday should have said Spruce Mountain High School guidance director Terry Mitchell resigned and the board terminated his position. Also, some teachers complained that because of the much longer distance between classrooms now, it is difficult […]