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The Portland Press Herald / The Maine Sunday Telegram

Thursday, March 11, 2010

4:47 PM

House, Senate leaders
agree on most of health bill

WASHINGTON — House and Senate leaders have agreed on most elements of legislation needed to push forward President Barack Obama's proposed overhaul of the U.S. health-care system, top House Democrats said.

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1:07 AM

Maine scored with Nyquist

ORONO — Dan Kerluke sat down in an arena in Malmo, Sweden, hoping to watch a hockey player whom he'd been in contact with via phone and e-mail.

Kerluke, an associate head coach and a recruiter for the University of Maine men's hockey team, expected to see Gustav Nyquist skate for the Malmo Red Hawks that night in November 2007.

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7:59 AM

Local fans of Trader Joe's may finally get their wish

PORTLAND — For years, there have been hints and wishful thinking about the possibility of Trader Joe's opening a store in the city.

Now there's confirmation that the grocery chain that features exotic foods and moderate prices is seriously looking at Portland.

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1:29 AM

Our View: County charter panel prepping its own path

Portland's Charter Commission, created to consider changes in the city's founding document, has been getting a lot of headlines and comments over its deliberations, including proposals to have an elected mayor and allow non-citizens to vote.

But there's another charter panel doing its work far more quietly, hidden away in the confines of the Cumberland County Courthouse.

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12:20 PM

Irish fun for all

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, it's good to remember that drinking Guinness, painting shamrocks on your face and wearing funny hats aren't the only ways to celebrate.

You could just as easily listen to Irish music, watch a parade, hunt for ghosts, jump in the ocean, run a 5K or leg wrestle with roller derby stars. And if those events don't give you a proper sense of Irish pride, head to your local watering hole and drink your fill of green beer. We won't judge.

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Their documentary, “Wind Energy: A Conversation,” highlighted energy as the greatest challenge facing the United States.

Baldacci raises school
aid projections – again 5:15 PM

Schools will benefit from a boost in Medicare funding.

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1:18 PM

Maine high court upholds
state wind farm law

A nonprofit group was challenging the DEP's approval of a 40-turbine project on Rollins Mountain in northern Penobscot County.

2:31 PM

Hearing today
on medical pot plan

A legislative committee holds a hearing today to get input from law enforcement officials.

12:15 PM

Suspect in baby death back in Maine

Edgard Anziani, 27, of Lawrence, Mass., is due to be arraigned on Friday in Bangor.

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Irish fun for all

A roundup of St. Patrick's events in southern Maine.

Sports from the Press Herald

Maine scored with Nyquist

Gustav Nyquist leads college hockey scorers, may win the Hobey Baker and is a key for UMaine's renaissance.

Nation & World

Firm accused of overbilling, hurting NO's recovery

New Orleans' watchdog has found serious problems with the work of an engineering company hired to oversee the rebuilding of city buildings and infrastructure damaged in Hurricane Katrina, including overbilling, billing the city for theater tickets and Christmas gifts and questionable contract arrangements. The report by New Orleans In ...