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Thursday, August 7, 2008
DEVELOPING NEWS
Old Port beating yields indictments for New Hampshire men 3:14 PM
Portland Phantom Buffalo concert cancelled 3:07 PM
Portland man charged with 21 arson counts 2:57 PM
Portland man indicted on attempted murder charge 2:37 PM
Casco man drowns swimming to his boat 1:22 PM
Morrill's Corner traffic delays this weekend 1:08 PM
Medals honor Maine's wounded veterans 12:24 PM
Many economic stimulus checks unclaimed 12:22 PM
American Legion Baseball action postponed until Saturday 10:43 AM
Census: Maine population growing slowly 10:37 AM
Portland names new school principals 9:55 AM
South Portland drug arrest 9:34 AM
Milfoil outbreak in Belgrade 9:33 AM
Whitman in town for the day 9:32 AM
Governor rallies for firewood 9:32 AM
High marks for Mt. Ararat Middle School 9:31 AM
News updates from around Maine

Newspaper suitor meets with workers
Richard L. Connor tours Blethen properties; union says contract talks would happen before a sale.

Baldacci weighs special session to heating aid
State House: Some lawmakers oppose spending $40,000 a day and advise waiting until December.

Anthrax evidence points to scientist
U.S. releases documents it claims support the case against a man who worked with anthrax in an Army lab.

Alcohol test allowed for boater's trial
Lawyers for the man charged in last summer's fatal crash tried to have the test results excluded.

Future of charged Iris chief uncertain
Chebeague Island official James Phipps is accused of spanking his 20-year-old daughter.

Hoffman requests stay, seeks U.S. high court review of ruling
The Senate hopeful wants to delay the removal of his name from the ballot.

Contractors face questions in carbon monoxide poisonings
A Brewer official says the technicians who installed the propane heating system lacked a permit.

Skowhegan fair's the ticket to rides
Fiesta Shows will operate 32 of them, all inspected by midway, fair and state safety officials to prevent accidents.

Simones' to celebrate 100 years of hot dogs
Owners of the Lewiston landmark plan a week of events to mark a century in business.

Downs owner makes new pitch for slots
The proposal includes office and retail space, a town center

York Neighbors: At Palace, a successor is sought
The railroad-car diner has been a Biddeford landmark for 81 years, serving breakfast and keeping its local flavor alive.

York Neighbors: Re-enactors keep history alive at Kittery fort
The Friends of Fort McClary will stage a Revolutionary War camp this weekend.

York Neighbors: Dean's Lists
UMF, UNE, USM, and out of state listings.

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