MADISON (AP) — The head grower from Backyard Farms has resigned after the Maine greenhouse had to destroy two crops of tomato plants this summer. Backyard Farms, which operates a 42-acre greenhouse in Madison, has said the problems mean a new batch of tomatoes won’t be available in grocery stores until early next year. The […]
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Portland offers training for dealing with shooter
PORTLAND (AP) — The police department in Maine’s biggest city wants businesses to know how to deal with a gunman. Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck is providing so-called “active shooter” training Tuesday to employees of Apothecary by Design with a goal of spreading the word about free resources available to local businesses that want to […]
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For the third time, Auburn to vote on school budget
AUBURN — Retiree Priscilla Miller voted against the Auburn school budget last month and in June. When she goes to the polls Tuesday — the third time this year — Miller said she’ll vote yes. “I don’t think they have it where it should be,” Miller said. “The deal is, it shouldn’t be more than […]
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ATVs given limited access Mechanic Falls roads
MECHANIC FALLS — The Town Council on Monday approved a sixth-month trial for ATVs to use town roads where the speed limit is 35 mph or lower. The unanimous vote gave members of the Bog Hooters ATV club greater access than they hoped for. Originally, members had considered seeking access to all town roads. However, […]
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LePage extols the virtues of Maine lobster with care packages to other governors
AUGUSTA — In an effort to promote Maine’s lobster industry, Gov. Paul LePage is shipping packages of lobster meat to the 49 other U.S. governors. “What better time than summer to share the iconic Maine lobster?” LePage said in a prepared statement. “I want my friends and colleagues across the country to experience the flavor of […]
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Legislature to start work on $150 million borrowing package in earnest Thursday
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will convene Thursday to start work on a $150 million state borrowing package. Republican Gov. Paul LePage and leaders in the Democratic majority reached a tentative deal late Friday on a bonding package they hope to send out for voter approval in November. […]
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Maine gas prices down another 2 cents
AUGUSTA (AP) — It’s costing Maine residents less to fill their gas tanks. Price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reported Monday that the average retail cost of a gallon of gas in the state has fallen 2 cents to $3.68. That’s still 11 cents per gallon above the national average. Prices in Maine are now more than 15 […]
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College Football: Windham’s Charles poised to help Maine
ORONO — Carlton Charles spent the 2012 season doing whatever he could to help out the University of Maine football team. This season, the Windham High School product plans on making his contributions on the field. Charles hopes to make his return to the Black Bears lineup at fullback when UMaine opens its season August […]
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New gonorrhea ads target young women; Almost half of reported cases in Maine last year in Androscoggin County
One poster with a beaming, vintage housewife reads: “Judgey Janet might call you a tramp. We just want you to call.” In another poster, a gorgeous, twentysomething man gazes out with smouldering eyes. Below him, the message: “Get tested, beautiful.” They’re part of an education campaign kicked off early this year by the state, targeting […]
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LePage, lawmakers reach agreement on $150 million bonding package
AUGUSTA — Leaders of the state Legislature’s Democratic majority and Republican Gov. Paul LePage announced late Friday they had reached a deal on a $149.5 million state borrowing package they hope to put before voters in November. The funding would be used for a variety of statewide infrastructure improvements, including repairs and reconstruction for state-owned […]