RCP Average 10/20 - 10/27 -- Obama 50.3 to McCain 44.1
Portland Press Herald
Fending off blight
Some Maine communities will get a share of federal funds to buy and resell homes lost to foreclosure.
Officers back before AG ruling
Police may change policies on reinstatements before a shooting decision is made.
One firm financing support for slots
The owner of Hollywood Slots in Bangor is behind the efforts to bring slot machines to Scarborough.
With week to go, Allen tries to cull momentum from Obama
Election 2008: Sen. Collins just needs to avoid errors, an expert says.
BILL NEMITZThis time, House 102 race isn't even close
State rejects plan for rebuilt dam
The DEP says the project to power historic Scribner's Mill would threaten Sebago Lake's landlocked salmon population.
Democrats fined $5,000 for late reportThe DEP says the project to power historic Scribner's Mill would threaten Sebago Lake's landlocked salmon population.
The party is accountable for a content change to mailers that required immediate disclosure.
Poll shows Palin hurting GOP ticket
The Republican base loves her, but others see Palin unfavorably and question John McCain's judgment.
DNC chairman Howard Dean to address UM-Farmington rally
The ex-Vermont governor also will campaign for Barack Obama in Orono and in Portland.
HOUSE DISTRICT 66: Brunswick voters will have three party options
A Democrat, Republican and Green vie to represent the town as it prepares for the base closing.
Editorial
Portland voters should start charter process
Introducing a popularly elected mayor is just one idea that is worthy of exploration.
State's high court got it right by protecting political speechIntroducing a popularly elected mayor is just one idea that is worthy of exploration.
The government shouldn't be deciding which politicians are telling the truth.
RON BANCROFTIt will help a lot to send more moderates to Augusta
There are options in southern Maine for moving beyond partisan issues for the good of all.
Bangor Daily News
BANGOR, Maine — City voters hoping to avoid the usual hassles of Election Day by casting in-person absentee ballots may not experience the smooth sailing they expected.
Air Force Master Sgt. Colette Beaulieu of Hermon had a lot on her mind as she prepared for her recent deployment. Because her future plans were unclear, she had a home to sell, household belongings to put into storage, and an 18-year-old son to settle into a new apartment.
BANGOR, Maine — Supporters of the state’s DirigoChoice health insurance program have raised the alarm over a lawsuit filed last week that challenges the savings offset payment, the program’s primary but unpopular current source of funding.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci got a B on this year’s fiscal report card from the conservative, Washington, D.C.-based Cato Institute, up from the D he got from the group two years ago.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine’s campaign watchdog agency has fined the state Democratic Party $5,000 for filing an expenditure report 20 days late with the state.
PORTLAND, Maine — A new poll commissioned by the company that wants to build a resort casino in Oxford finds that likely voters are narrowly divided on the project in what amounts to a statistical
ORONO, Maine — Researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center have been awarded a patent for new technology that could change waterfront construction methods for both large companies and individuals.
HERMON, Maine — People who go to the elementary school gym next Tuesday to vote for president will find that they also have stumbled onto a special town meeting.
Editorial
Maine’s lobsters are clearly sustainable, through license limits, trap limits, V-notching of females and throwing back undersize and oversize lobsters. But what about the lobstermen and the lobster industry? Both are in bad shape these days.
Kennebec Journal
ANIMALS' FATE IN BALANCE
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Monday considered the fate of 66 dogs, four cats and one bird seized in January from the Somerville home of Fern Clark.
Students see how top court functions
AUGUSTA -- The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Monday literally moved to Cony High School.
AUGUSTA Tax foes raise $3.5M Group seeks to kill beverage tax, which helps pay for Dirigo
AUGUSTA -- Fed Up With Taxes, the group behind Question 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot, has raised $3.5 million to fund a campaign to overturn taxes on beer, wine, soda and other flavored drinks, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday.
Dems fined $5,000
AUGUSTA -- The ethics commission voted 5-0 Monday to impose a $5,000 fine on the Maine Democratic Party for filing an expenditure report 20 days late.
Crockett denied funds
AUGUSTA -- The ethics commission voted 4-1 Monday not to award Rep. Patsy Crockett, D-Augusta, more public money for her campaign, even though a write-in candidate is running against her.
Dean, of Vt., to visit UMF Wednesday
FARMINGTON -- Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will speak at the "A Vote for Change" rally Wednesday at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Editorial
Clean Elections law plagued by 'substantial' hole
In early June, the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics gave $4,144 to Rep. Patsy Crockett, who was running for re-election in a contested race for House District 57 in Augusta. Crockett was running as a Clean Elections candidate and that amount represented her allotment of Maine Clean Election Act funds from the state. The same amount was also paid to other House candidates in a contested general election.
MAROULLA GLEATON, M.D., OF PALERMO, PRACTICES OPHT : VOTE 'NO' ON QUESTION 1 Health coverage, quality care most important issues
As a local physician, I appreciate the opportunity to address concerns about Question 1. On Election Day, Maine voters will decide what is more important to them: preserving and expanding health coverage for Maine families, children and small businesses; lowering the current assessment on health claims; providing rate reform to 40,000 Mainers who pay for their own health insurance, or pennies on a glass of wine, a beer or soda.
DAVID B. OFFER : McCain, Palin should have seized moment
Serving as county sheriff used to be a family affair in Wisconsin.
Casino election tight, poll suggests
PORTLAND - A new poll commissioned by the company that wants to build a $184 million resort casino in Oxford indicates that likely voters are narrowly divided on the project in what amounts to a statistical dead heat.
Bedbugs cause shelter to close
PORTLAND (AP) - An emergency shelter for drug addicts in Maine's largest city was closed because of a bedbug infestation, but officials hope they can reopen the facility Tuesday.
State opposes Crooked River dam
PORTLAND (AP) - The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a draft order that would block the restoration of the historic Scribner's Mill Dam on the Crooked River in Harrison.
Quoddy Bay withdraws request for state permits
AUGUSTA (AP) - Quoddy Bay LNG has withdrawn its request for state permits to build a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline at the Passamaquoddy Indian reservation at Pleasant Point in eastern Maine.
Contrarian vs. incumbent in Maine's 2nd District
LEWISTON - Maine's sprawling 2nd Congressional District has produced such Republican luminaries as Bill Cohen, Olympia Snowe and the late Margaret Chase Smith, all of whom went on to the Senate and made names for themselves on the national stage.
Absentee ballots prove popular in Twin Cities
One in seven registered Twin Cities voters has already cast a ballot in November's presidential election, according to statistics from the offices of the city clerks.
Pair charged in plot to kill Obama, others
WASHINGTON - Two white supremacists allegedly plotted to go on a national killing spree, shooting and decapitating black people and ultimately targeting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, federal authorities said Monday.
Editorial
There's no defense for deception
As a newspaper, we vigorously defend the First Amendment right to free speech. It's the most potent freedom ever granted a human citizenry, and our most effective weapon against tyranny and oppression.
MPBN
Differences In Question One Debate Focus On The Numbers
On November 4, Maine voters will be asked Question One: whether they want to repeal a beverage tax that would fund the state's Dirigo Health program. It may be no surprise that those who want to dump the tax say it will cost more than those who support Dirigo, which provides insurance to Mainers based on their ability to pay. But the difference in the projected size of the tax is gaping. Josie Huang reports.
A Your Vote 2008 Candidate Profile: Chellie Pingree
s a young woman she never planned on running for the Maine Legislature or dreamed that she would head Common Cause or raise millions of dollars to mount a bid for Congress, twice. Those are just a few of the highlights of Democrat Chellie Pingree's resume. In legislative circles she's best-known for taking on the pharmaceutical lobby to spearhead the first-in-the-nation bill regulating prescription drug prices. Now she's hoping to be the first woman elected to Congress in Maine's first district. As part of our Your Vote 2008 Election coverage, Susan Sharon has this profile.
Maine Hopes To Tap Into Culinary Tourism As "The Next Napa Valley"
If asked to name two industries associated with the state of Maine, many of us would probably mention tourism and seafood. The combination of these two activities - vacations and dining - underscored a new three-day food wine festival in the Portland area, which wrapped up over the weekend. Harvest on the Harbor attracted thousands of visitors from Maine and across the country, featuring large scale, tastings, cooking demos, seminars and black tie dinners. Tom Porter was there.
Listener Feedback: From Sears Island to "Scallops"
Maine News
Differences In Question One Debate Focus On The Numbers
On November 4, Maine voters will be asked Question One: whether they want to repeal a beverage tax that would fund the state's Dirigo Health program. It may be no surprise that those who want to dump the tax say it will cost more than those who support Dirigo, which provides insurance to Mainers based on their ability to pay. But the difference in the projected size of the tax is gaping. Josie Huang reports.
A Your Vote 2008 Candidate Profile: Chellie Pingree
s a young woman she never planned on running for the Maine Legislature or dreamed that she would head Common Cause or raise millions of dollars to mount a bid for Congress, twice. Those are just a few of the highlights of Democrat Chellie Pingree's resume. In legislative circles she's best-known for taking on the pharmaceutical lobby to spearhead the first-in-the-nation bill regulating prescription drug prices. Now she's hoping to be the first woman elected to Congress in Maine's first district. As part of our Your Vote 2008 Election coverage, Susan Sharon has this profile.
Maine Hopes To Tap Into Culinary Tourism As "The Next Napa Valley"
If asked to name two industries associated with the state of Maine, many of us would probably mention tourism and seafood. The combination of these two activities - vacations and dining - underscored a new three-day food wine festival in the Portland area, which wrapped up over the weekend. Harvest on the Harbor attracted thousands of visitors from Maine and across the country, featuring large scale, tastings, cooking demos, seminars and black tie dinners. Tom Porter was there.
For Now, Credit Available to Maine Small Business
How the economic crisis on Wall Street affects main streets across the state will depend, in part, on whether loans continue flowing from local banks to small business. Karen Mills, a venture capitalist and President of MMP Group, tells Morning Edition Host Irwin Gratz government may have to help in the months ahead. And she urges small business to lobby Congress to include small business aid in any new economic stimulus bill.
Listener Feedback: From Sears Island to "Scallops"
From time to time, we share our listener's thoughts about our recent work. We've heard from several people about things they didn't like, as reported by Tom Porter and Josie Huang.
