News from August 19, 2012

August 19, 2012

Injured hiker rescued after fall from cliff into ocean at Acadia

 Kevin Hills, 22, of Kittery is in good condition after being taken by Lifeflight helicopter to a hospital.

August 19, 2012

Smith's homer lifts Sea Dogs

Marquez Smith's three-run homer in the fifth inning helps Portland top New Britain, 7-4.

August 19, 2012

Police: Man had toy gun near Obama NH event

The man was driven home by the police and remained there until the president's event ended in Rochester, N.H.

August 19, 2012

American Airlines' attendants approve contract

The new contract, which includes numerous concessions, may help flight attendants stave off the chance American would impose even deeper cuts in bankruptcy court.

August 19, 2012

Maine GOP delegates await convention seat rulings

Ron Paul supporters are still unsure if they will be seated.

August 19, 2012

A run for the families of the fallen Several photos included in this story

An annual run honors the 81 troops with ties to Maine who have died in combat since Sept. 11, 2001.

August 19, 2012

Stock car driver suffers burns at Oxford

Kyle Hewins gets treated for burns on his hands and is in satisfactory condition at Maine Medical Center.

August 19, 2012

Sunny skies shine on balloon festival

Saturday morning's rain is long forgotten as balloonists are treated to a sunny Sunday morning for final liftoffs at the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston.

August 19, 2012

Portland highway ramps reopening

The I-295 northbound on-ramp at Park Avenue reopens Monday, while a second on-ramp, from Congress Street, is scheduled to reopen by the end of the month.

August 19, 2012

Madonna sued in Russia for supporting gays

Russian activists are asking for damages totaling $10.5 million.

August 19, 2012

Maine Democratic Party holds fundraiser

Funds raised at the Muskie Lobster Bake in Freeport will be used for legislative races as Democrats try to win back State House majorities they lost two years ago.

August 19, 2012

Campobello's sea change Several photos included in this story

Visitors are returning to the U.S.-Canadian park after 9/11 upended international rules.

August 19, 2012

Political Notebook: Governor's an ace at grabbing spotlight



August 19, 2012

Truth Test: Is health reform robbing Medicare benefits?



August 19, 2012

Paul Ryan influenced by top conservatives

Paul Ryan The GOP vice presidential candidate's ideas also were nurtured by a libertarian professor and his small-town youth.

August 21, 2012

Taking the liberty vote?

Gary Johnson Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson appeals to some fiscal conservatives and supporters of limited government, and may draw some voters from Mitt Romney

August 19, 2012

Thousands turn out to hear Obama in New Hampshire

The president compares his proposals with the Republicans' and urges supporters to be positive.

August 19, 2012

New England Dispatches



August 19, 2012

LePage: Suicide talk may foreshadow family violence



August 19, 2012

Wanted: Someone who's proud to be old

 Windham’s town clerk has had a hard time finding a new recipient of the Boston Post cane, given to the community’s oldest resident.

August 19, 2012

A fine line between catching illegal stocker, proving intent



August 19, 2012

King TV ad puts state chamber in tough spot

 The attack ad spurs tension between the U.S. Chamber and state and local chambers who wished to stay neutral.

August 19, 2012

Outcry helps end bunny dispute

 An outdated zoning rule is being changed to allow a 7-year-old girl to keep her pet rabbit named Sandy.

August 19, 2012

Troubled waters for wild brook trout

Non-native predatory fish are taking a big bite out of Maine's brook trout habitat.

August 19, 2012

Battling invasives is costing big bucks

But the loss of Maine's brook trout fisheries could take a greater toll, on eco-tourism dollars.

August 19, 2012

Campers spend time with dads in jail

The N.H. program aims to strengthen the connection between inmates and their kids to help reduce recidivism.

August 19, 2012

Marriage licenses play key role in ballot question

Voters will decide if they want to let gay couples use the same process followed by heterosexuals.

August 19, 2012

New show turns science into something of beauty

 A scientist and former Miss Massachusetts hopes to get kids excited about the world around them.

August 19, 2012

Dispatches



August 19, 2012

Campaigns vie for upper hand on Medicare

Paul Ryan, Betty Ryan Douglas The issue is dicey for both sides because they view the program as having a role in reducing debt.

August 19, 2012

Gardiner exempts troops from car excise tax

The city joins other Maine municipalities in showing those serving out of state their hometowns care.

August 19, 2012

Family Fun Day has a serious side

Families get free food, games and prizes, but also support at the Children's Case Management event.

August 19, 2012

Fight for marriage goes to heart of the matter

 'We really feel like marriage is such a significant protection in and of itself,' says Matt McTighe, campaign manager for Mainers United for Marriage.

August 19, 2012

Carvers personalize canes for disabled vets

The Eagle Cane Project honors mainly those who served in World War II or the Korean War.

August 19, 2012

Police say program cuts calls about kids

Requests for help with an out-of-control juvenile appear to drop since an effort to connect families with services.

August 19, 2012

Welcome wind for MS Harborfest Regatta

 Sailors have to wait a bit before they get the natural power to race across Portland Harbor.

August 19, 2012

Obamas get personal to connect with voters

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama The president and first lady tailor stories about their lives to relate to Americans struggling through hard economic times.

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