Local & State
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
State clears homeless camps off Interstate 295 as part of brush-removal project
As many as two dozen are dismantled for safety reasons, but advocates say it makes life harder for people who sleep outdoors.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
South Portland rejects 2 proposals for solar energy farms
City officials have determined that the competing proposals didn't meet the city's needs and didn't measure up to bids received by 'other communities.'
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PublishedDecember 18, 2015
Portland-area single mother of three requests help for the holidays
Taking classes with the goal of supporting her children and also homeschooling an autistic child, she is unable to work at this time.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
LePage pitches plans to lift state economy to Waterville audience
The governor also reiterates his thinking about welfare reform and aid for asylum seekers.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
Pedestrian hit in front of Portland police station
The 82-year-old Falmouth woman was seriously injured.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
After waiting years for new ‘Star Wars’ film, fans find plenty to like in ‘The Force Awakens’
'It was a lot better than I expected. Strong female characters. And it's always nice to see Harrison Ford,' says one fan who was worried the new installment wouldn't measure up.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
South Portland official steps down after investigation
Rick Towle was the city's director of parks, recreation and waterfront for more than three years and previously worked in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
Maine’s attorney general, public safety chief say worsening opiate crisis threatens state
Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuk, also speaking at the event, says overdose calls in the city are up 20 percent from last year's record pace.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
Three Portland inmates charged with attacking another to get his drugs
Matthew Bradley of Portland, Nicholas Small of Casco and Rusty Daniels Smith of New Gloucester are indicted on charges that include unlawful sexual contact and assault.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2015
Vassalboro woman tries to make a difference with anonymous care packages
The mother of four, who doesn't want to be identified publicly, leaves packages with blankets and other items in communities throughout the state because 'a little thing can change someone's day.'
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