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MIAMI — The reigning champion Miami Heat staved off elimination and evened the NBA Finals at three wins each, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 in overtime Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. The deciding Game 7 will be played Thursday night in Miami. Miami’s LeBron James had a triple-double, 32 ... Read more AUGUSTA, Maine — A resolve to ensure continued legislative oversight of the planning, creation and operation of an east-west highway in Maine caused dissention in the Senate Tuesday night, where Democrats sought to control the process and Republicans said it’s a private venture that should be left alone. The possibility ... Read more LOS ANGELES — The drama between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is over — at least for now. Both teams declared Tuesday that they had called off talks for a potential blockbuster deal that could have brought Boston coach Doc Rivers and power forward Kevin Garnett to Los ... Read more BANGOR, Maine — Bangor residents gave the go-ahead for a $3 million loan to replace Bangor Public Library’s century-old copper roof and approved the city’s $42 million school budget during Tuesday’s election. In an “unprecedented” turnout for a June election, just over 2,200 Bangor residents voted, City Clerk Lisa Goodwin ... Read more AUGUSTA, Maine — A bid by Democrats to repeal the 2-year limit on methadone and suboxone treatments that are paid for by Medicaid passed Tuesday night in the Senate but could face a veto by Gov. Paul LePage, who has voiced support for the initiative since his campaign for office. ... Read moreAllen, Bosh help Heat avoid elimination, push Spurs to Game 7
Senators disagree over resolution creating government oversight of east-west highway
Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now
Bangor residents approve $3 million bond for library roof replacement, $42 million school budget
Democrats advance repeal of 2-year cap on treatments for addicts on Medicaid
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Weather permitting, the Beech Mountain fire tower will be open on Saturday, October 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beech Mountain is an excellent spot for viewing the fall foliage. A ranger will be available to answer questions, and Smoky Bear items will be waiting for children who make it to the top. Dogs on leash are allowed to accompany hikers to the top, but cannot climb to the top of the tower because of the open grating on the steps and platform. Warm clothes are strongly recommended. Read more The East Face Trail, renamed the Orange and Black Path, has reopened after a three-year closure. The trail was damaged in an October 2006 earthquake. Read more October hours begin today for Hulls Cove Visitor Center. The visitor center will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. this month. The last day is October 31. Read more Contractors will be repaving roads and parking lots on the west side of the park this fall, starting September 21, which will require temporary closures during the work day. Read moreBeech Mountain Fire Tower to Open
East Face Trail Reopens
OctoberVisitor Center Hours
Construction on West Side of Park
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Two Boston- area rock climbers injured in fall in Maine national park
Public transit for Rockland and Camden moves forward
BikeMaine 2013 extends entry deadline to Aug. 1
Keep tabs on the current weather over Bar Harbor with this northeastern view from McFarland Hill in Acadia National Park.