1930 – 2013 RUMFORD — Dr. Robert Saisi, 82, died Monday, Aug. 12, at his residence on Holyoke Avenue, Rumford. He was born in Rumford on Sept. 29, 1930, son of the late Natale and Cleofe (Corti) Saisi. Dr. Saisi, valedictorian of Stephens High School (Rumford) Class of 1948, earned a E.D.D. in education administration/supervision […]
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Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the state’s powerful budget-writing committee Tuesday repeatedly voiced disappointment and frustration that representatives of Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration would not answer their questions in person. Four departments, including the state’s largest agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, had business before the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee but […]
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LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds
Gov. Paul LePage’s statement on his $100 million transportation bond AUGUSTA — State lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage continued a political battle over how much Maine should borrow to fix roads and bridges and when voters should be asked to approve that borrowing Tuesday as the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee met for an […]
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Alexis Wright to appear in trial of man accused of paying her for sex
ALFRED (AP) — The Maine woman convicted of running a prostitution business out of a Zumba fitness studio is headed back to court, this time to fight having to testify at the trial of one of her alleged clients. Alexis Wright, sentenced in May to 10 months in jail, has been subpoenaed by prosecutors to […]
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Virus that killed Vermont man detected in Maine mosquitoes
State public health officials have detected Eastern equine encephalitis in mosquitoes in York County, marking the first confirmed presence of the potentially fatal disease in Maine this year. A batch of mosquitoes at a collection site in Alfred tested positive for EEE on Aug. 9, according to a health alert issued Monday by the Maine […]
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Appeal set for man convicted of three murders in northern Maine
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s highest court has scheduled an appeal date for a man serving a life sentence for killing two adults and a 10-year-old boy in northern Maine. Thayne Ormsby’s appeal will be heard by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Sept. 9. The 23-year-old Ormsby was given three life sentences in the 2010 […]
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Mark Eves: Fight for affordable health care is not over
It is difficult to imagine being a veteran in this country and not being able to afford health care. For Tom Ptacek, a U.S. Navy veteran who now works and lives in Portland, it will become a reality this winter. Unfortunately, 2,700 veterans like Tom, and tens of thousands of other Mainers, will have to […]
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Switch to third-party vendor leaves MaineCare patients without rides
LEWISTON — A change in the way MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program, provides transportation for clients without vehicles has left many stranded or missing appointments in recent weeks. On Monday, Tracy Bennett of Bethel said she’s been stood up for a ride at least 10 times in the last week. Bennett, who is being treated […]
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Maine gas prices continue to fall
PORTLAND (AP) — Gas prices in Maine continue to go down following a sharp increase earlier this summer. Price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reports Monday that the average retail cost of a gallon of gas has fallen 4 cents in the past week to an average of $3.70. The prices are based on a survey of more […]
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Some Augusta residents oppose two proposed Dunkin’ Donuts shops
AUGUSTA (AP) — Efforts to open two new Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Augusta are running into opposition from some people. Some residents near the proposed coffee shops are worried the developments will bring increased traffic congestion and other problems to their neighborhoods. The Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday night to discuss the […]