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April 14, 2013

North Pond Hermit’s bail upped to $250K; police worry about exploitation

Bail for Christopher T. Knight — the North Pond Hermit — was hiked to $250,000 Sunday following two additional charges and a fear that people from across the country want to exploit him, the lead state police investigator said Sunday.
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April 13, 2013

Craft brewers peddle suds samples at Central Maine Brew Fest

Fourteen brewers — including three first-time exhibitors — offered samples of their brews at the fifth annual Central Maine Brew Fest at the Augusta State Armory Saturday.
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April 12, 2013

Maine dentists oppose measure expanding hygienists’ role

But supporters of the bill say the addition of ‘dental hygiene therapists’ would expand access to care.
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April 11, 2013

Dentists oppose creation of ‘dental hygiene therapists’

Dentists convened at the State House Thursday to oppose a bill that they say is unnecessary and would put too much responsibility on those without adequate training. Advocates say the bill aims to help Maine kids not getting dental care.
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April 9, 2013

Pawn shops may have waiting period before jewelry can be sold

Rep. Lori Fowle, D-Vassalboro, is sponsoring a modified version of a bill that would require pawn shops to hold on to jewelry before it is resold.
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April 7, 2013

Central Maine moms lead charge to limit BPA in baby-food containers

Several central Maine mothers have led the charge to try to get the state to limit the use of BPA in baby and toddler food packaging.
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April 4, 2013

Maine House: School superintendents can live anywhere

The House favors letting school boards ignore the live-in-the-district rule when choosing superintendents.
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April 4, 2013

Bill would aid domestic violence victims in divorce proceedings

Sen. Colleen Lachowicz introduced bill, L.D. 869, that would allow someone to file for divorce as long as they are a Maine resident and have a protection from abuse order.
Published
April 4, 2013

House gives first OK to superintendent residency bill

The bill gives local school boards the power to override city charter requirements that superintendents must live in the city.
Published
April 3, 2013

Panel agrees secretary of state should not run for other office

A legislative committee on Wednesday voted in favor of a bill that would prohibit the secretary of state from running for governor or federal office during his or her term.