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June 6, 2012

LePage says “Yeah mon!” in response to Walker win

When first asked for his response to Walker’s victory in Tuesday’s recall election, LePage simply said: “Yeah Mon!,” a Jamaican expression of approval.
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June 6, 2012

National Organization of Marriage to be ‘very focused on Maine’

AUGUSTA — National opponents of same-sex marriage say they will be actively involved in Maine and the three other states that probably will vote on the issue this fall.
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June 6, 2012

D-Day brothers in arms reunited as Togus roommates

TOGUS — Nearly 70 years ago, Army soldiers Leon Audet and Almo Nickerson served side-by-side on D-Day at Utah Beach in Normandy. Audet, of Winslow, was later wounded and left for dead. Nickerson, of Hallowell, was taken as a prisoner of war. Now, as they struggle with the pain of old war wounds and dementia, the two have been reunited as roommates at VA Maine Healthcare System-Togus.
Published
June 6, 2012

Same-sex marriage foes ‘focused’ on Maine

AUGUSTA — National opponents of same-sex marriage say they will be actively involved in Maine and the three other states that probably will vote on the issue this fall.
Published
June 5, 2012

DOT: Beware of standing water on roads

A flood warning for the Kennebec River in Augusta remains in effect until late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
June 5, 2012

Water watch continues

High water after days of heavy rain closed some local roads and bridges in central Maine on Monday, but no injuries or significant property damage was reported.
Published
June 5, 2012

Roads, bridges closed

High water after days of heavy rain closed some local roads and bridges in central Maine on Monday, but no injuries or significant property damage was reported.
Published
June 4, 2012

Flooding prompts road, bridge closures in Kennebec County

The rain-swollen Kennebec River is just beginning to touch the buildings in downtown Augusta, and two roads in Litchfield have been closed due to flooding, local officials said today.
Published
June 2, 2012

Gay marriage keeps early lead in fundraising

AUGUSTA — Supporters of gay marriage continue to hold a large early fundraising edge months in advance of the November vote, but opponents say a Father’s Day collection effort at churches in Maine and across the country will soon give them a financial boost.
Published
June 2, 2012

Gay marriage supporters continue to lead early in fundraising

AUGUSTA — Supporters of gay marriage continue to hold a large early fundraising edge months in advance of the November vote, but opponents say a Father’s Day collection effort at churches in Maine and across the country will soon give them a financial boost.