AUGUSTA — On a staging that reaches 200 feet in the air, carpenters, coppersmiths, engineers and other workers are making historic changes to the exterior of the State House dome. The effort, which involves replacing more than 7,000 square feet of copper sheeting that covers the dome, is expected to continue through October and will […]
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Democratic congressional primary pits a progressive dealmaker against a blue-collar firebrand
AUGUSTA — When Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud announced he’d run for governor, a lot of Democrats toyed with making a run to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Now the dust has settled, and there are two candidates: Emily Cain of Orono and Troy Jackson of Allagash, vying for the seat Democrats have held since […]
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Electric car use gets a boost, closer study from Maine pilot project
PORTLAND — If given about 20 minutes, the new electric car charger being installed at the Hyatt Place hotel can deliver roughly 80 miles of range. It will be the most powerful charger north of Boston, according to its developer Tim Soley. It is a project environmentalists, businesses and policymakers are pointing to as a […]
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State orders recall of turkey products from small Coopers Mills company
AUGUSTA — The state has ordered a small Coopers Mills producer of turkey wontons, egg rolls and dumplings to pull those items from store shelves as state officials have apparently placed closer scrutiny on smaller poultry operations. Angela Fagin said the state called her last Tuesday with the notification that she could no longer produce […]
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Sex offender notification
The following people meet Auburn Police Department’s policy on community notification. Offender’s name: Danny Bernard Age: 46 Street address: 24 High St., #1, Auburn Conviction: One count of rape; two counts, indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or older Record location: Orleans District Court and Barnstable Superior Court, Massachusetts Registrant type: Lifetime […]
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LePage efforts to recoup payments for plagiarized report could prove fruitless
LEWISTON — The state may have a difficult time recovering any of the more than $500,000 it has paid a private consultant to develop a study and analysis of Maine’s welfare system following the revelation that parts of the study contained plagiarized material, a Maine law professor said Wednesday. Gov. Paul LePage has said the […]
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Maine community college trustees to set tuition
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees is ready to set its tuition rate for the 2014-15 academic year. The trustees are scheduled to meet to set the rate on Wednesday. The college system said on its website that a two-year associates degree from a Maine community college averages about $3,350 […]
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High-priced, under-the-radar rentals alter Maine’s lodging landscape
PORTLAND — With this week’s unofficial arrival of the summer tourism season, visitors to southern Maine have more lodging options than ever – including ones that some people consider illegal. Corey Saentz’ three-bedroom apartment on Munjoy Hill in Portland is ready for short-term renters, and is equipped with local works of art, kitchen tools, bedding […]
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High-priced, under-the-radar rentals alter Maine’s lodging landscape
PORTLAND — With this week’s unofficial arrival of the summer tourism season, visitors to southern Maine have more lodging options than ever – including ones that some people consider illegal. Corey Saentz’ three-bedroom apartment on Munjoy Hill in Portland is ready for short-term renters, and is equipped with local works of art, kitchen tools, bedding […]
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Millinocket files tax lien on GNP property, including paper machine up for auction
MILLINOCKET — The town has filed a lien against the company that owns a local paper mill seeking $2.24 million in delinquent property taxes, a move that could affect the company’s plan to auction off the shuttered facility’s only remaining paper machine, an official said Tuesday. The Uniform Commercial Code lien, filed with the Maine […]