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Maine Senate passes work-force bill, but budget committee must fund it

The bill, which aims to make it easier to transfer credits between state college systems and to reduce the waiting for lists for community college programs, would cost about $9.4 million over four years.

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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understanding the nuances of baseball.

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Some see dandelions as a weed, but Ben Bernier and neighbor Isabella Devanna apparently saw the flowers in a different light, as they walk through a field in Oakland on Monday.

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Police seek suspects in strong-arm robbery at Augusta WalMart

Police are seeking multiple suspects in a strong-arm robbery at the Augusta WalMart in which a man was assaulted shortly before 4 p.m. today.

3:32 PM

Vassalboro man taken to hospital after Manchester head-on crash

William Spaulding, 53, of Vassalboro, was taken to the hospital Tuesday after crashing his pickup truck head on into another truck, driven by Joshua Lamoreau, 34, of Monmouth, on Western Avenue in Manchester.

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2 investment firms buy controlling interest in Twin Rivers Paper

Twin Rivers, which has facilities in Madawaska and New Brunswick, produces specialty papers and lumber.

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Murder suspect posted online about girl after she disappeared

Kyle Dube’s Facebook page also indicates that he was born in Presque Isle but went to Orono schools. It's not clear how he knew Nichole Cable, who is five years younger than he is.
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Administrators speak at Augusta hearing on educator evaluation rules

Teachers and other education stakeholders are among those commenting at a public hearing being held in Augusta Tuesday afternoon on rules for evaluating teachers and principals.

2:09 PM

South Portland psychologist pleads guilty to fraud

Carole Orem-Hough of South Portland billed insurance companies for two counseling sessions a week when she saw the patient once per week.

1:47 PM

Maine Senate pushes Medicaid expansion bill, House vote next

House Speaker Rep. Mark Eves, D-North Berwick, will address the evening session to push expanding public health insurance program for low income residents.

4:44 PM

Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma

Several photos included in this story Video clip included Gary Bird said he's '98 percent sure' there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble. The storm killed at least 24 people.
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COLLEGE BASEBALL: USM's Dexter no ordinary freshman

GORHAM -- University of Southern Maine freshman shortstop Sam Dexter is the son of a coach so it stands to reason he has an edge on many players his age when it comes to understand ...

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Dr. Crothers was a prominent Portland surgeon and the driving force behind the formation of Maine Handicapped Skiing.

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Jay CarneyMore Obama aides knew about IRS audit

But apparently the advisers did not tell the president, officials say.

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