LEWISTON — Chalk one up for free speech. Especially on your own property. The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine on Thursday said three towns, including Lewiston, have agreed not to enforce local ordinances that appear to be in conflict with state law and the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights. Tim Lajoie, a Republican candidate […]
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Raye campaign stop highlights agriculture, small business issues
TURNER — Clumped like the apples hanging on the trees behind them, a group of Maine farmers, state lawmakers and small-business owners stood behind Republican U.S. House candidate Kevin Raye on Thursday as he spoke about the challenges facing family farms. On a two-day trip across Maine’s vast 2nd Congressional District, Raye said he was […]
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Wind power study touts value of offshore power generation
PORTLAND, Maine — A consortium of environmental groups released a report Thursday touting the value of offshore wind power along the Atlantic seaboard and urges federal and state governments to act aggressively to support its development, even as Maine researchers are moving toward placing a scale model of a floating turbine in the Gulf of […]
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Maine man pleads guilty to stealing VA benefits
BANGOR (AP) — A Maine man has pleaded guilty in federal court to submitting more than 150 fraudulent claims for travel expenses submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such benefits are reimbursements for expense paid to individuals who must travel to receive VA services. Court records say 54-year-old Stephen Longstaff of Chelsea submitted the […]
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Feds declare fishery disaster in New England
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Department has declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for fishermen. U.S. Sen. John Kerry said he’s secured a commitment from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include $100 million for fishermen and fishing communities in […]
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Snowe: Heating money to stay at last year’s level
AUGUSTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine says a federal funding package provides states with the same level of home heating assistance as they received last year. Snowe, a Republican, and Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island say a continuing resolution to fund the federal government for six months includes language that […]
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State panel rescinds natural gas contract
A state bureau has reversed its decision to grant Maine Natural Gas the contract to build a Windsor-to-Augusta natural gas pipeline that would serve state offices. The Bangor Daily News reported that the decision came after an appeal by competing bidder, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, which alleged that the terms of the state’s request […]
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On radar, Spruce Mountain a storm magnet
For much of last winter an isolated, intense snow squall showed up on Internet radar over Woodstock, and appeared to linger for hours — even days — in one place. This summer, the same isolated location seemed to be pelted regularly by a strong thunderstorm. That location, it turns out, is right where the 10 […]
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Falmouth couple charged with hosting drinking party
FALMOUTH (AP) — A Falmouth couple has been charged with allowing high school students celebrating state championships in two sports to drink alcohol at their home A Cumberland County grand jury this week indicted 53-year-old Barry Spencer and 52-year-old Paula Spencer on nine misdemeanor counts each of allowing a minor to possess or consume alcohol. […]
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‘Retired’ Washington County drug dog leads sheriff to suspected drug users during walk
LUBEC — Washington County Sheriff Donnie Smith was taking his two dogs for a walk last Sunday morning along a beach behind Lubec’s public school complex when Ginger, a “retired” drug-sniffing golden retriever, disappeared. “She always stays right by my side, so I thought it was strange that she disappeared,” Smith said Tuesday. “I called […]