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Apr 24, 2008 | Sun-Journal

Looking back

Reports from Sabattus Pond Friday state that the ice is nearly all broken up and it is thought that it will all be gone by Sunday. via Sun-Journal

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Related Topix: Sabattus, ME, Lewiston Metro, Auburn, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Entertainment

Tue Apr 22, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Group names Allagash one of the most endangered waterways

“But to flip-flop by reversing protections for the Allagash on the 40th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is particularly unfortunate.”

An environmental advocacy group placed rivers from Maine to Oregon on its list of most-endangered waterways in a report Wednesday that concludes they are threatened by potential overuse and in some cases ... via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Topsfield, ME, Wesley, ME, Waite, ME

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Lincoln County News

News Alert - Senate Agrees With The House, Approves Real Id Bill

“We may not agree with every law passed in this county, but we are a nation of laws.”

A bill that will require all applicants to produce papers showing they are in this country legally in order to get a Maine driver's license is ready to be signed into law after it passed the Senate Thursday in ... via Lincoln County News

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Related Topix: Topsfield, ME, Jonesport, ME, Maine, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Addison, ME

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Down East

Deal or No Deal?

Deal: The Maine Legislature has approved a "shield law" for journalists, and Gov. via Down East

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Related Topix: Waterville, ME, Maine, South-Gardiner, ME

Wed Apr 16, 2008

WLBZ

Maine Catholics Excited For Papal Visit

“This pope here has been described as a very strong person who makes very difficult decisions, but on the other side he's very gentle and kind so it's a great blend”

Catholics from across Maine are making plans to go see Pope Benedict during his U.S. trip to Washington D.C. and New York City. via WLBZ

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, US Travel, Travel, Waite, ME, Topsfield, ME

Mon Apr 14, 2008

WAGM TV

Collins to Dine with the Pope

Senator Susan Collins will be dining with Pope Benedict XVI during his first visit to the U.S. this week. via WAGM TV

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Related Topix: Susan Collins, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Pope Benedict XVI, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Teen suspects in Bangor school assault case remain at large, leave scant clues for police

“My 8-year-old son asked if he could take a baseball bat with him to walk to the park”

By Nok-Noi Ricker Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - Bangor Daily News BANGOR, Maine - Police are still searching for the group of teens who attacked a 12-year-old boy on the playground at Abraham Lincoln School after ... via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Smyrna-Mills, ME, Black Entertainment, Tim Reid, Searsport, ME, Family, Teenagers

Thu Apr 10, 2008

Lincoln County News

Baldacci Proposal Offers To Comply With Federal Real Id Law

“Here we are a time when we're trying to fund a transportation network that is as close to collapse as it could be”

The Baldacci administration released proposed legislation Monday that would put the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law for a cost of between $2 and $3 million - a plan leading Democrats say ... via Lincoln County News

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Related Topix: Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Danforth, ME, East-Machias, ME, Addison, ME

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Lincoln County News

News Alert -- Baldacci Vetoes Local Control Amendment for School Consolidation Law

“I thought we had enough momentum and understanding to do the right thing for schools”

Gov. John Baldacci vetoed a bill Monday that would have amended the school consolidation law to allow for school unions and give local school committees control over their budgets - a veto the Senate let stand ... via Lincoln County News

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Related Topix: Islesford, ME, Sedgwick, ME, Sargentville, ME

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Bangor teen tops geography bee

“I never really expected to win”

A Bangor middle school student emerged as the state champion of the 2008 National Geographic Bee held Friday at the University of Southern Maine. via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Bangor Metro, Bangor, ME, Topsfield, ME, Waite, ME

Fri Apr 04, 2008

Down East

Thank You, Senator Muskie

“The memory of Ed Muskie sets a very high bar”

Edmund S. Muskie is the recipient of the thirtieth annual Down East Environmental Award. via Down East

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Related Topix: Rumford, ME, Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME

Wed Apr 02, 2008

WMTW-TV Auburn

Circuit Court Denies State Appeal Of Electricity Charge

A federal appeals court has upheld a temporary payment system for regional electric power generators, a ruling that Maine regulators say will cost the state's consumers $300 million by 2010. via WMTW-TV Auburn

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Related Topix: Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Danforth, ME, East-Machias, ME, Addison, ME

Mon Mar 31, 2008

Village Soup

Auditions scheduled for 'Lighthouse' premiere

WALDOBORO : The directors of the show "Lighthouse: A Down East Musical," written by John Chandler of Thomaston and Bob Richardson of Washington, have scheduled auditions at the Waldo Theatre on Tuesday, April ... via Village Soup

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Related Topix: Waldoboro, ME, Thomaston, ME, Chamberlain, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME

Sat Mar 29, 2008

Village Soup

Make the switch to BioHeat

By Harvest Fuels - Biofuel for Maine Eliza Haselton ROCKPORT : Changing over to BioHeat from #2 standard heating oil for your home heating is easy. via Village Soup

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Related Topix: Kingman, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Springfield, ME, East-Machias, ME

Thu Mar 27, 2008

WLBZ

What Will It Take To Strengthen Maine's Economy?

Is it possible for Maine to have a strong economy, with good paying jobs? An economic development consultant from Washington says it is, but it will require people and businesses to make some tough choices. via WLBZ

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Related Topix: Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Danforth, ME, East-Machias, ME, Addison, ME

Wed Mar 26, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Maine leads nation in novelty-lighter ban

“I've already gotten calls from around the country”

While in a small southern Maine grocery store with his mother last June 12 to buy sandwiches, Shane St. via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Union, ME, Topsfield, ME, Maine, North-Turner, ME, Waite, ME

Mon Mar 24, 2008

Sun-Journal

100 years ago, 1908

Although the ground is covered with snow deeper than at any time during the winter, the spring migration of birds is at hand. via Sun-Journal

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Related Topix: Topsfield, ME, Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, Addison, ME, Entertainment

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Village Soup

Up & Over The Hump Day with Breakfast At The Brass Compass Lynn Is IN

ROCKLAND : I've Been Sweeping the Walk & Pushing forward to SPRING!!! Best O Best Breakfast Come Eat! Westerner Omelet Big 3 Egga of Grilled Ham & Cheese with Carmelized Onions & Peppers with Choice of Toast & ... via Village Soup

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Related Topix: Rockland, ME, Breakfast, Life, Food, Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME

Thu Mar 20, 2008

Bangor Daily News

Tom Bulger: In defense of tribal rights

“The group noted that the tribes are not municipalities, counties or parts of state government. While this is true, it is beside the point.”

The Bangor Daily News' support for the Tribal-State Work Group's proposed legislation, LD 2221, is a help to moving Maine forward. via Bangor Daily News

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Related Topix: Bangor Metro, Bangor, ME, Greenbush, ME, Maine, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME

Tue Mar 18, 2008

WLBZ

Senator Snowe Visits Bethel Snowwoman

Maine's senior senator visited Bethel and got her first look at the world's tallest snowwoman that bears her name. via WLBZ

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Related Topix: Jonesport, ME, Grand-Lake-Stream, ME, East-Machias, ME, Addison, ME

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