Triumphant Obama claims nomination
Maine contributes two votes to help Obama end the race
Ignition locks coming for repeat drunk drivers
The devices, used as an incentive for shorter license suspensions, will make Maine safer, some say.
Cooperative effort may be key to Long Creek cleanup
Advocates say getting all interested parties involved is best for the watershed.
House District 120 rivals: Bring people into process
Election 2008: Both Democratic candidates want to get more Mainers involved in government.
Strimling criticizes Democrat rival Cote
Election 2008: Based on some of Cote's financial support, he's 'a Republican in Democrat's clothing,' Strimling says.
Extending time for new line
Under the proposal, lobstermen can use old floating lines until April.
Data services company to open office at ex-MBNA site
The Boston-area business plans to hire up to 250 workers in Rockland.
Energy East suitor Iberdrola woos N.Y. with wind energy
Editorial
Tuesday's Question 1 meets many infrastructure needs
This $29.7 million bond issue contains a variety of projects to benefit the state.
Regional waste agency right to keep focus on recycling
Though ecomaine's generation income could suffer, cutting the waste stream makes sense.
Bangor Daily News
Greene gets jail in theft, forgery cases
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
BANGOR, Maine - City Councilor Richard Greene resigned Tuesday after being sentenced earlier in the day to five days in jail on forgery and shoplifting charges.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
The primary campaign for the Republican nomination to represent Maine's 1st Congressional District pits a highly recognized party leader and Iraq war veteran against a first-time candidate centered on family values who has shown a strong ability to collar campaign contributions.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine — State officials are reacting to the possible need for a second federal nuclear waste site by preparing for another battle like that of 20 years ago, when Maine was on the list of possible locations before Yucca Mountain in Nevada was chosen as the first repository.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine - A new report by the Maine Children's Alliance contends that the state's school reform effort is flagging but could be revived through a new focus on incentives for consolidation.
Boston Financial to occupy ex-MBNA site in Rockland
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
ROCKLAND, Maine - Boston Financial Data Services Inc., a leading provider of investor and intermediary services to the financial services industry, has signed a lease agreement with Rockland Harbor Park LLC to occupy the former MBNA building at 12 Water St.
Editorials
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Thirty-two years ago, presidential candidate Jimmy Carter had to explain to many skeptical and wary voters what being a "born again" Christian meant. Sixteen years before that, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy had to persuade voters that his allegiance would be to the Constitution, not his Roman Catholic pope.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
The pitfalls of having separate - and much more generous - unemployment benefits for workers deemed to be out of jobs because of trade rather than, say, modernization of a plant or decreased demand for goods was highlighted last week when Maine's senators asked for Trade Adjustment Assistance for the workers at Katahdin Paper Co.
Sometimes the answers to our most perplexing questions can be found on the playground.
The May 21 Bangor Daily News featured a story about the conservation of 342,000 acres in a deal put together by Downeast Lakes Land Trust, which raised $34.8 million to purchase the land and conservation easements.
June 4 Letters to the Editor
Report: School mergers focus too much on budget, not enough on quality education
AUGUSTA -- School district consolidation in Maine is a worthy endeavor, but the law directing the process focuses too much on budgeting and too little on educational quality, according to a new report.
Confusion, not intent, cited in fatal head-on crash on I-95
AUGUSTA -- An Augusta man who died in a fiery crash after driving north on the southbound lane of Interstate 95 showed no signs of suicidal intent before the accident, police said.
Doctor: I stole narcotics
AUGUSTA -- A radiologist accused of stealing drugs from MaineGeneral Medical Center in Waterville pleaded guilty to that offense on Monday, but will be permitted to withdraw that plea in a year if he meets a number of conditions.
Access law comes of age
A state senator who leads the state's open-records committee says "good progress" has been made in establishing a transparent government.
Editorial
Say "yes" to Question 1
There are a lot of reasons to cast your ballot in favor of Question 1 on the June 10 ballot:
SHARON GUYNUP'S FIRST BOOK : Drugs in the drink?
Down eight glasses of water a day and chances are, many Americans are also "self- prescribing" minute amounts of various prescription drugs, including those used to treat infection, epilepsy, mental illness, heart problems -- even those used to prevent pregnancy. A recent investigative report from the Associated Press (AP) revealed that public drinking water in at least 24 major metropolitan areas is tainted with multiple drug residues.
GEORGE SMITH : Kick the kids out of the house, for their own good
No one had to tell us to take it outside when I was a kid.
Sun Journal
Bangor councilor pleads guilty in forgery case
BANGOR (AP) - A Bangor city councilor has resigned his seat after pleading no contest to forging the city manager's name on a $9,000 invoice.
Snowe wealthiest of Maine delegation
PORTLAND (AP) - Financial disclosure reports show that Sen. Olympia Snowe is the wealthiest member of Maine's congressional delegation.
Proposal could delay floating rope rule
PORTLAND (AP) - The federal government is proposing to delay a new rule requiring lobstermen to change the type of rope they use on their traps, officials said Tuesday.
Democrats joust in 1st District race
AUGUSTA - Some swinging-elbow jostling has broken out with a week to go in the crowded race for the Democratic nomination in Maine's 1st Congressional District.
2 Mainers in column for Obama
AUGUSTA (AP) - Two of Maine's three undeclared Democratic superdelegates announced Tuesday they're endorsing Barack Obama for president.
MPBN
Maine Lobstermen Win Reprieve On Trap Line Change
The federal government is proposing to delay a new rule requiring lobstermen to change the type of rope they use on their traps beginning in October. A final decision is expected in August, but as Barbara Cariddi reports, the delay will mean an uninterrupted lobster season and postpone an expensive investment in new fishing gear.
Concerns About The Coming Winter Already On Mainers' Minds
Addicts Behind Bars Forced To Go Into Withdrawal
PolitickerME
Breaking: Spencer endorses Obama, urges a shared ticket
DeChant picks Obama
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