AUGUSTA (AP) — A leading Democrat wants answers after a federal audit revealed the state didn’t investigate untimely and unexplained deaths in group homes for the developmentally disabled. Democratic Rep. Patty Hymanson says the Legislature’s health and human services committee will work with the state to understand how such incidents happened and improve oversight of […]
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Secretary of State seeks input on wording of referendum questions
AUGUSTA (AP) — The state wants the public to weigh in on the wording of two referendum questions set for November’s ballot. A question to allow slot machines or a casino in York County asks voters if they want to allow a certain out-of-state company to seek state and local approval to do so. Profits […]
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Maine ends fiscal year with $111 million surplus
AUGUSTA (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage’s administration says Maine has ended the fiscal year with a $110.9 million surplus. The Republican administration says the surplus will be funneled into funds to stabilize the state budget and reduce the state income tax rate. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/2u1kN9k ) the administration will allocate about $37 […]
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David James Guy
AUGUSTA — Our beloved baby brother, David James Guy, 62, of Auburn went to see our beloved Heavenly Father on the evening of Saturday, July 15, at the Togus VA Healthcare Center in Augusta. His sister, Lauraine, had been by his side for two days before his death, playing Jimmy Swaggart hymns. He loved it. His […]
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Newcomer Dornes holds off veteran Sisk for Maine Open title
James Dornes blasts out of the bunker on the final hole of Tuesday’s Charlie’s Maine Open at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester close enough to the hole to make a putt to seal his victory over Geoffrey Sisk who was 2 back. MANCHESTER — James Dornes was two years old when Geoffrey Sisk won […]
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Despite favorable ruling from judge, LePage still wants to pardon dog
AUGUSTA (AP) — The saga of Dakota the dog isn’t over. A Maine judge on Monday signed off on a deal to spare the life of the dog that won a disputed pardon by Republican Gov. Paul LePage. But LePage said he’s not happy because his pardon was taken off the table as part of […]
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Gov. Paul LePage says he vetoed bans on cell phones and cigarettes
AUGUSTA — Blasting “social engineering,” Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday he has vetoed measures that would bar the use of hand-held devices while driving and prohibit those under 21 from buying cigarettes. In an interview with Bangor’s WVOM radio, the governor said he is “tired of living in a society” where lawmakers think they can […]
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Employers advised to hold off on testing for marijuana use
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Maine official says employers shouldn’t test for marijuana because state law doesn’t allow workers to be fired for using it. A committee tasked with establishing new regulations in the wake of the legalization of recreational marijuana heard testimony Monday from a labor department official who said the state’s current rules are […]
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Maine Open: Dornes overcomes rainy afternoon to lead by two
MANCHESTER — At first, Monday’s opening round of the Charlie’s Maine Open seemed to be shaping up into the haves versus the have-nots. Several who have Maine golf titles on their resumes and morning tee times enjoyed virtually ideal conditions to start the two-day tournament. Those with less successful records in the tournament who also […]
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Maine accepting applications for the 2017 deer hunt
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine is now accepting applications for the lottery to participate in its expanded deer hunting season this year. The state uses “any-deer” permits, which allow hunters to harvest deer of either sex, to manage the population. Maine is giving out more than 66,000 of the permits this year, up from less than […]