AUGUSTA — Four supporters of independent Eliot Cutler’s bid for governor filed a suit Monday in U.S. District Court over what they argue are inequities in Maine campaign finance laws. The injunction asks that individual contribution limits for donations to Cutler’s campaign be the same as they are for major-party candidates — and in time […]
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Maine to issue 9,525 less deer-hunt permits
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine is accepting applications for the 2014 antlerless deer permit lottery. Paper applications are due by the end of the day on July 25 and online applicants have until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 15. The state is scheduled to issue 37,185 “any deer” permits in 12 districts around Maine. The number represents […]
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MOO Milk to disband, farmers to pursue other options
PORTLAND — Two months after processing of organic milk provided by a Maine dairy collaborative ended, the MOO Milk brand is gone — probably for good. Leaders of Maine’s Own Organic Milk announced Monday that a two-month effort to bring most of the company’s 12 member farms into an agreement with a new processor failed, […]
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Emera, CMP agree to work together on wind power transmission projects
PORTLAND — The state’s two biggest electric utilities have agreed to work together on future power transmission projects in response to a plan by the six New England governors to address the region’s power needs. Central Maine Power Co. said in a statement Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emera identifying […]
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Police looking for suspects in Biddeford double homicide
BIDDEFORD — Maine State Police say the shooter or shooters responsible for a Sunday night double homicide in Biddeford remain at large. Lt. Brian McDonough with the Maine State Police told reporters at a Monday afternoon news conference at the 19 Western Ave. location of the crime that investigators are searching for four individuals — […]
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Golf: Stern challenge awaits at 95th Maine Amateur
FALMOUTH — The Woodlands Club was a baby when it hosted the Ben Hogan (now Web.com) Tour from 1990 to 1993, but it had grown-up teeth. Four times, the layout designed by George and Jim Fazio hosted the New England Classic. Brandel Chamblee was the inaugural winner. Future PGA stars John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Olin […]
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A Christmas tradition: Fruitcake
Christmas calls for the making of a wide range of desserts from mincemeat pies to fruitcakes. A favorite of ancient Romans, fruitcakes were originally made of pine nuts and barley mash. Over time, spices and fruit were added, allowing the cake to remain fresher for a longer time. Sinfully rich, fruitcake was banned throughout Europe […]
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LePage says trip to China ‘productive’ but no deal announced yet
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Republican Gov. Paul LePage said a recent trip to China to court a manufacturer of rail cars to the Loring Commerce Centre would lead to continued negotiations, but he did not announce any pending developments. LePage is hopeful that Norinco, a giant Chinese company that makes military weapons as well as industrial […]
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Mother of former Maine woman missing in California fears she’s dead
PLYMOUTH — Law enforcement officials in California are now calling the February disappearance of a former Maine woman a “suspicious missing person case,” officials from two agencies confirmed this week. Danielle Bertolini, 23, was reported missing to Fortuna, California, police on Feb. 19. Her family last had contact with her on Jan. 29, according to […]
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Anson woman awoken by cat while her house burns
ANSON — A woman was awoken by her cat when her house was on fire at about 8:30 Sunday morning, according to Anson Fire Chief Jeremy Manzer. The woman, who Manzer believed to be in her 70s, was able to get out of the house safely, with the help of her brother. He lives across […]