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Risk

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Maine's seniors are at high risk. The Chiefs of Police in Portland, Lewiston and Bangor worry about survival next winter. The ever growing increase in food, fuel and medicine has forced some seniors to make serious cuts. Local senior - care experts have issued warnings for family members and neighbors to be alert for warning signs such as skipping meals and medications.

Base College

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One of the new roles for the soon to be closed Brunswick Naval Air Station has been announced. The Southern Maine Community College will expand to 14 acres of land and four buildigns donated by the federal government which will allow the campus to better serve the mid-coast region.

Wood Heat

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The state of Maine is touting alternative energy, windmills, natural gas, wood pellets, wood chips, wood fired boilers, coal as means of surviving a long cold winter. Why doesn't the state insist that alternative energy sources be used in designing new public buildings?

Power Response

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We said we support the proposal to build new electric transmission lines to accommodate new power generators and ship the power to the rest of New England. Gordon Weil, Maine's first public advocate and a consultant on electric transmission lines responds.

Peoples Veto Response

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We said if a successful people's veto petition drive will force voters in November to either approve or defeat a new law to add a tax on soda, beer and wine to help pay for Dirigo Health. Doctor Lisa Letourneau responds.

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