BUDGET IN SPOTLIGHT: Commissioner Ryan Low of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services listens to the Legislature's Appropriations Committee during a Monday work session in Augusta. Low will present another round of budget changes from Gov. John Baldacci to the committee Wednesday morning, as Maine lawmakers continue to address the state’s $438 million funding shortfall.
FAIRPOINT PLAN TARGETS DEBT PORTLAND -- The telecommunications company FairPoint Communications Inc.'s debt would be cut by nearly two-thirds under its bankruptcy reorganization plan filed Monday, but the company said the reorganization won't prevent it from expanding broadband Internet in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Three bills seek tougher rules for petitioners AUGUSTA -- Greene Deputy Town Clerk Sally Hebert said she found the name of a man who died in 2004 on petitions turned in last year as part of a people's veto effort.
New rules for special education debated Emergency rules adopted by the Maine Department of Education to save money on special education have caused more families to take legal action to ensure a quality education for their children, lawmakers were informed Monday.
Wind project off Mass. meets strong resistance ABOARD THE IDA LEWIS -- U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar journeyed out into Nantucket Sound on a Coast Guard vessel last week to signal the Obama administration's readiness to put some muscle behind wind energy. To do that, Salazar has to resolve a battle over building a wind farm on 25 square miles of open water here that has driven a rift between environmentalists, infuriated local Native Americans, and threatens one of the administration's cherished priorities.
Happy apples KENTS HILL -- Kents Hill Orchard will be farmland "forever."
AUGUSTA: Cuts to French curriculum run into opposition AUGUSTA -- Advocates seeking to save the elementary-school French program plan to speak out Wednesday to make sure the importance of French language and culture isn't lost in translation as the school board talks budget cuts.
Man chased, jailed HALLOWELL -- A West Gardiner man remained behind bars Monday after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through three towns Sunday.
WINTHROP: $1.3M library rehab passes 1st Council test WINTHROP -- The go-ahead for the $1.3 million library renovation and expansion project hinges on how much cash library trustees can raise in grants and fundraising.
Pleas entered in slaying BANGOR -- Sandra Goodrich and her daughter wiped away tears as they watched him enter the courtroom.
Snowmobile goes through ice EMBDEN -- A Fairfield man was treated for hypothermia Sunday after his snowmobile plunged through the ice on Embden Pond.
3 Farmington medical offices reopen FARMINGTON -- Three medical practices at Franklin Health Medical Arts Center reopened for business Monday, nine days after a fire left behind millions of dollars worth of damage.
Briefs WASHINGTON -- The Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club will host its 23rd annual snowfest and fishing derby Saturday.
Police Log At 1:21 p.m., there was a report of disorderly conduct on Gage Street.
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VIDEOMassive blaze in ManchesterStaff video by Joe Phelan Firefighters from several communities battled a massive fire at B&S Paving and Sylvester Excavating Inc. on Friday morning in Manchester.
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VIDEOAugusta floodingStaff video by Joe Phelan An ice jam in the Kennebec River has caused flooding which sent water into parking lots on the west bank of the river downtown.
The flood sent emergency and public works crews scrambling.
The water rapidly overflowed the banks in Augusta about 1 p.m. today. Video archives. View photo slideshows by our photographers.
VIDEOKennebec River Ice JamStaff video by Joe Phelan The mile-long ice jam in the Kennebec River just north of the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge between Gardiner and Randolph, Maine caused flooding up river in Augusta and Hallowell. Video archives. View photo slideshows by our photographers.
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Tough timesOur recent Sunday series of stories has focused on the difficult economic climate and its effects on central Mainers. Articles and tips. How to deal with unemployment; job search, how to avoid foreclosure; economic stimulus and pinching pennies during the recession. Read the series here.
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