AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Ethics Commission has ruled that a Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives and his campaign treasurer violated state election law when the treasurer spent money on the candidate’s behalf through an outside group. The commission on Monday held off on assessing penalties pending further investigation. The commission met […]
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Maine heating oil prices drop 4 cents per gallon
AUGUSTA (AP) — The cost of home heating oil in Maine is down four cents to a statewide average of $3.66 per gallon. The Governor’s Energy Office announced Monday that the average statewide cost has now dropped a dime per gallon in the past two weeks, but remains seven cents per gallon higher than at […]
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Maine National Guard general stepping down
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine National Guard’s No. 2 commander is hanging up his uniform. Brig. Gen. Donald McCormack is stepping down as Maine’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air. His retirement marks the end of a 32-year military career that began after his 1980 graduation from the Air Force Academy. McCormack came to Maine in 1991 […]
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Maine lawyers recognized for pro bono services
PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s highest court is giving thanks to Maine lawyers who are generous in giving free legal services. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court held a recognition ceremony in Portland Monday for lawyers from southern and central Maine who gave 50 or more hours of free legal services in the past year for low-income […]
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Second suspect pleads not guilty to Bangor triple homicide
BANGOR — A second man pleaded not guilty Monday at the Penobscot Judicial Center to slaying three people this summer then setting them ablaze in a rental car in what police have called a grisly, drug-related triple homicide. Nicholas J. Sexton, 31, of Warwick, R.I., was ordered held without bail at the Penobscot County Jail […]
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Waterville nordic ski trail seeks donations
WATERVILLE (AP) — Cross-country skiers who use the Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville are being asked to donate money to help cover the cost of snowmaking. As part of the program, skiers would receive stickers for their vehicles based on three donation levels: $100, $50 or $20. A daily voluntary fee for ski trail […]
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Third party to settle Portland, brewery sewer bill dispute
PORTLAND (AP) — The city of Portland and a local brewer have agreed to bring in a third party to settle a dispute over an estimated $1.5 million in sewer bills the brewery says were never received. City spokeswoman Nicole Clegg told The Portland Press Herald an independent arbitrator is expected to hear arguments from […]
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Maine gas prices drop another 3 cents
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine drivers are seeing lower prices at the pump again. Price-monitoring website MaineGasPrices.com reports that the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the state has fallen more than three cents in the past week to an average of $3.64. Nevertheless, Maine residents are still paying more than most Americans. […]
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Control of U.S. Senate could come down to Maine’s King
While it’s commonly accepted that Angus King, a former Democrat who supports President Barack Obama, would align with Democrats, he has refused to say. That’s generated suspense and, in theory, could translate to power for King if the Senate ends up close to a 50/50 split. If one party wins a decisive majority, King could […]
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Salvation Army kicks off kettle campaign in Maine
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Salvation Army is kicking off its annual red kettle campaign that raises money for the needy during the holiday season. A Salvation Army brass ensemble will play holiday carols at Monday’s kick-off celebration at the State House. The Salvation Army’s familiar red kettles with volunteer bell ringers can be found at […]