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Maine's radio news team including news director, Dave Alpert; morning reporter, Ed Fairbanks; and sports reporters, Greg Allen and Tom Cuddy have provided the following which you can hear:
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The Maine House has given preliminary approval to a bill to increase the state's minimum wage to $9 by 2016, with further increases linked to inflation. House Majority Leader Seth Berry (D-Bowdoinham) says the current $7.50 an hour just isn't enough to live on. Hear him. Lewiston Police have charged six residents with welfare fraud as part of the crackdown announced this week by Mayor Robert McDonald. Police Lt. Mike McGonagle says more charges are expected. Hear him. Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission officials say they hope they don't have to use an algaecide to prevent a fish-killing algae bloom this summer, but they want to be prepared. Auburn Water District Engineer Sid Hazelton plans to meet with state Department of Environmental Protection officials today to discuss applications for permits that will allow them to put copper sulfate in the lake if necessary.
A Massachusetts man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing a Lewiston woman in 2009. 27-year-old Amos Don was found guilty of first-degree murder this week in the shooting death of 29-year-old Erica Field.
Lewiston School Superintendent Bill Webster is proposing a series cuts to the budget he originally recommended, hoping to avoid a more than 8 percent increase in property taxes. Hear him.
A bill to legalize recreational use of marijuana in Maine, and regulate it like alcohol, is heading to a legislative committee hearing. The bill, which now has 35 co-sponsors, would make it legal for individuals to grow as many as six pot plants, make possession of up to 2-and-a-half ounces of marijuana legal, and impose a tax of $50 per ounce.
The Great State of Maine Air Show won't fly this year. Organizers say they're cancelling the popular show because of the federal budget cuts due to sequestration.
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This is also available each morning on WOXO 92.7 & 100.7 and WEZR 1240 AM.
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Events & Happenings
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Register now for the Hospice House 5k & Remembrance Walk.. This special event will be held at 3 locations: Farmington, May 5th, Oxford Hills, May 18th and Auburn, May 19th.The Casalinova Development Group (www.buildingsolutionsusa.com) is proud to be a sponsor of the Lewiston-Auburn Film Festival (http://lafilmfestival.org/) April 4-7th. Both provide an important economic boost to our community, attracting people from Maine, across the country and around the world. Joseph Casalinova of the Casalinova Development Group is dedicated to bringing new business to Maine and helping to grow Maine's economy.
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Dining
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Make Your Reservations Today for The Easter Dinner Buffet in the Grand Ballroom at the Ramada in Lewiston.
Two fer..as low as $14.95 at the Village Inn in Auburn every Tues, Wed & Thurs.
George's Pizza, 563 Center Street in Auburn, has two coupons.
Enjoy the Luck of the Irish and $ave at Heidi's Brooklyn Deli in Auburn.
Grab 10th anniversary savings at Dad's Place on Pleasant Street in Mechanic Falls.
Here's the Easter menu from Rolandeau's Restaurant on Washington Street in Auburn.
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Services
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Wouldn't it be nice this winter to NOT have to worry about living alone, heating your home and shoveling your steps? At Montello Heights Retirement, 550 College Street in Lewiston, you won't have to. Call Sue Carey at 786-7149.
If you have been in a car accident, injured at work, accused of a crime, have experienced employment discrimination.. Call the law office of Paradie, Sherman & Worden , 11 Lisbon St, Lewiston. Most personal injury cases are for 25% versus the 33 1/3% that other firms charge.
Bliss Caterers of Maine will design an original and dazzling event...flawlessly executed. From small, intimate gatherings to weddings and receptions of all sizes, including cocktail parties, family reunions, lobster bakes...To see everything Bliss Caterers has to offer visit them online at www.BlissCaterers.net or call 318-9060.
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Special Offers
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Unbelievable Wedding & Prom Tuxedo Specials going on through March 31st at S&J Tuxedos in Lewiston.
Hold your next off-site meeting at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn campus. State of the art conference rooms, computer labs, catering and more. FREE and discounted rooms for non profit groups! Receive 30% OFF first booking (New Clients Only).
FREE Top Down-Bottom Up Upgrades are YOURS this month at Gamache & Lessard in Auburn.
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Winners of Ski Lift Tickets to Sunday River (Tuesday's contest) are:
Deb Cote and Scott Randall of Auburn.
Keep watching for the next contest...
Email your name and US Mail address to LAContest@Gmail.com
Winners will be chosen at random and must be a subscriber to LA Alerts.
Limit one win per 30 days per person. Deadline to enter is midnight tonight.
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Great guests from all walks of life. Very informative. Have you listened?
Listen world-wide on-line at EZ1240.com or tune in AM 1240 when in the L-A area.
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LA Observations - Links you will like
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Great Falls TV enables you to watch meetings live on line and they are archived.
Also on Cable 11, "Answers from Augusta" hosted by Sen. Margaret Craven. Watch each Monday at 10am and 9pm.
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Listen for sports on our radio stations
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Saturday
3/30/13
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Bruins @ Philadelphia
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12:30p
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WOXO, 92.7 & 100.7fm
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Sunday
3/31/13
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Bruins @ Buffalo
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6:30p
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WOXO, 92.7 & 100.7fm
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