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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D-Day brothers in arms reunited as Togus roommates
Nearly 70 years ago, Army soldiers Leon Audet, now 93, and Almo Nickerson, 90, served side-by-side on D-Day at Utah Beach in Normandy . . .
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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.
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Supporters of gay marriage shell out early
Groups opposing the proposal expect a Father’s Day appeal to jump start their fundraising.
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A likely early death can’t kill his message
Maine students touched by the story of Darius Weems, a young Georgia man with a debilitating and fatal illness, raised money to bring him to the state, hear his inspiring message and listen to a little rap music.
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Canoe mishap turns outing into tragedy
Divers recover the body of Santana Dubon, 32, on Sunday. The Portland man’s canoe capsized Saturday on the Cathance River.
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The legislative session in hindsight
Promised cuts to MaineCare arrived, and while some call them too deep, others say it’s just the beginning.
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Bill takes new bite out of income tax
Legislators wrap up a two-year session Thursday, forwarding several bills for the governor’s perusal.
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Bonds for $95 million advance in Legislature
The borrowing plans for education, conservation, roads and more still need final approvals, including from the governor, before going to voters.
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Approved state budget cuts MaineCare, covers gap
Republicans say less spending is good for taxpayers. Democrats say the poor and elderly will be harmed.