Citing the expedited process, Republicans in the Maine Senate blocked the emergency bill Wednesday, but it will come up again, likely when the Legislature reconvenes after the holidays.
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Athens man dies while in custody at Somerset County Jail
Virgil White, 33, was being held on a domestic violence charge when he was pronounced dead Monday morning at the jail in Madison.
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Aerial Photos: Morning flyover of construction at the new Edward Little High School in Auburn
December flyover of construction work at the new Edward Little High School, which is expected to open in fall 2023
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Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground
The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.
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Shootings at power substation cause North Carolina outages
Two power substations in a North Carolina county were damaged by gunfire in what is being investigated as a criminal act.
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Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
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Four injured in head-on crash in Standish on Friday night
The crash, which occurred on Route 35, also known as Bonny Eagle Road, is still under investigation.
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Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
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Smithfield man hospitalized after car collides with railroad machinery in Belgrade
William Bockman, 83, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening early Thursday when his car collided with a railroad tamper on Route 27, according to officials.