Some fear restrictions and higher costs for repairs while others envision increased property values.
Michael Shepherd
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Joe Baldacci, brother of former Maine governor, files papers to run for Congress
The Democrat and Bangor city councilor heads for a 2016 primary against Emily Cain and a shot at the 2nd District seat held by Republican Bruce Poliquin.
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Gardiner blaze convinces some that sprinkler systems essential
The mayor laments that too often it takes a disaster to raise a safety issue.
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Maine legislators press LePage administration for plan to increase testing for arsenic
A bipartisan group of legislators says it’s ‘discouraged and alarmed’ by the decision to end a federal grant bolstering well water testing.
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Mayor calls Gardiner fire a ‘community disaster’; 4 injured, 12 displaced
An apartment tenant was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and three firefighters were injured as businesses around 235 Water St. were ordered to evacuate after the fire spread to other buildings Thursday afternoon.
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Groups advocating legalized pot release campaign contribution lists
One of groups pushing for passage of a ballot question got most of its money from a national backer, the other from mostly in-state donors.
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Maine’s delegation split on deal with Iran
The lawmakers appear split along party lines, though nobody has said how they will vote.
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Poliquin increases fundraising lead in race for Maine’s 2nd District
Bolstered by a key committee post, the freshman Republican could have another high-cost battle with Democratic challenger Emily Cain.
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Vassalboro crash victim’s brother faults both driver and officer
He says, ‘I don’t feel the cop is 100 percent to blame’ for a high-speed chase that ended in two deaths.
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Maine man charged with damaging ATV bridge with truck
The Sunday incident could cost China Four Seasons Club thousands of dollars, and their president says the group has struggled this summer with damage caused by passenger vehicles on their trails.