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Brittany Yorks, top, and Kenneth Foster sing during rehearsal for the musical "Bye, Bye Birdie" on Wednesday evening at Cony High School in Augusta.
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Panel on 'energy corridors' trips on LNG rules
AUGUSTA -- A study panel formed to recommend how to regulate energy corridors across Maine put off its final decision Wednesday as members wrestled with a last-minute bid to extend a moratorium on proposed projects.

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AUGUSTA -- City councilors will discuss emergency communications between Augusta and Hallowell tonight in the wake of complaints made about Augusta's digital communication system.

AUGUSTA Hello, 'Birdie'
AUGUSTA -- Cony High School's first musical in at least 20 years takes the stage Friday and Saturday.

County dropped from deeds lawsuit
AUGUSTA -- Kennebec County has been dropped from an injunction filed in Cumberland County Superior Court that would force the county to comply with Maine's Freedom of Access Act.

Tax overhaul fight now moves to courtrooms
AUGUSTA -- Whether voters will be asked to repeal a law that makes major changes to the state tax code will be decided in the coming weeks, as two lawsuits make their way through the court system.

MONMOUTH Misuse of authority alleged against police chief
MONMOUTH -- A resident has asked for an investigation into his claim the town's police chief misused his authority in an attempt to learn who was gathering feedback about the Monmouth Police Department.

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More locally grown produce will be served to MaineGeneral patients, visitors and employees under a partnership with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association.

Firefighter admits arson
PARIS -- A volunteer firefighter admitted to investigators that he started a blaze that destroyed two vacant houses in the village of Locke Mills in Greenwood early Tuesday when he ignited a pile of dry leaves, according to an affidavit released Wednesday.

PITTSFIELD GE Security sale not seen affecting plant
PITTSFIELD -- The local General Electric Security plant shouldn't be affected in the short term by a conglomerate's agreement to buy GE's electronic security systems and fire safety operations for $1.82 billion, according to GE Security spokeswoman Michelle May.

Supporters hold rally for paid sick leave
PORTLAND (AP) -- Supporters of draft legislation forcing Maine companies to give employees paid sick days off marched to the offices of the Portland Regional Chamber to urge the business group to support their cause.

H1N1 vaccines reach schools
PORTLAND -- By the end of this week, 95 percent of Maine schools will have held H1N1 flu vaccination clinics, the state's public health director said Wednesday.

Riverview to treat 'suicidal' slaying suspect
PORTLAND -- William Hanaman, who police say killed his estranged girlfriend last week and then tried to kill himself, continues to be suicidal and will be treated at the state's Riverview Psychiatric Center, authorities said Wednesday.

Richmond library moves into rented space
RICHMOND -- The Umberhine Public Library is open in a mold-free and warm but temporary location.

Summonses for underage liquor sales
Stores that carry liquor, beware: If you try to sell to underage buyers, you're likely to get caught.

Murder-suicide defies stereotype
The death of Stacey Savoy, an insurance executive, at the hands of her husband, a former police officer, shows that domestic violence can strike anywhere, advocates for abuse victims said Wednesday.

Local unit moves up clinics
WATERVILLE -- Students in Kennebec Valley Consolidated Schools who thought they had to wait several weeks to be vaccinated against the H1N1 virus may instead be vaccinated Nov. 30.

WILTON Old school could become biodiesel site
WILTON -- A local family with deep roots in the fiddleheads market is interested in expanding into biodiesel fuel production.

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WINTHROP -- One person was taken to the hospital Wednesday following a multi-vehicle pileup on U.S. Route 202.

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