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    November 1, 2010

    GOP predicts big wins Tuesday, except in Senate

    Republican leaders admit doubts about their senatorial candidate's ability to win in Alaska.

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    November 1, 2010
    Elizabeth Smart

    Kidnap trial in Smart case begins today

    Brian David Mitchell is accused of abducting the 14-year-old girl from her home eight years ago.

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    November 1, 2010

    Discovery heads for final launch on Wednesday

    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After a two-day delay, NASA’s countdown clocks began ticking Sunday toward the final launch of space shuttle Discovery. A pair of gas leaks resulted in back-to-back launch postponements. NASA test director Steve Payne said repairs took care of the problem and enabled the launch team to aim for a Wednesday liftoff. […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Campaign Diary: ‘If we don’t do it now, I don’t know when’

    JAY – “It’s time to finish the job!” Sounding hoarse but animated, Paul LePage drew applause from 130 supporters and local candidates Sunday as he talked about the importance of getting people out to vote to support not only him, but Republicans across the ballot. The Republican gubernatorial candidate — who is the front-runner according […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Notebook: Coin flip isn’t the only tiebreaker option available

    The three-way football tie between Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth and Greely — which resulted in a coin flip to eliminate one team (in this case, Greely) — has been the talk of the weekend. There were other ways to break the tie. One undesirable tiebreaker is based on points scored and points allowed during the season, […]

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    November 1, 2010

    Portland police show how to deal with crises

    The department is chosen to train others because of its collaborative approach to mentally ill people.

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    November 1, 2010

    Another View: Creationism is not science and should not be taught in schools

    Critical thinking is essential to scientific thought, but faith is the bedrock of religion.

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    November 1, 2010

    Maine Voices: There’s still time to fix the rules that needlessly limit groundfishing

    Slashing the herring catch resulted in the loss of 130 Maine jobs even though the fishery is healthy.

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    November 1, 2010

    Letters to the Editor, Nov. 1

    Mainers see Sunday as a 'safe day'

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    November 1, 2010

    Our View: Council shouldstrike balance on waterfront

    According to a proposed zoning amendment, the Portland Central Waterfront Zone exists to "protect and nurture water-dependent and marine-related uses so that they may grow and prosper in an environment dedicated to this purpose." <br /><br /> But how proposed changes are implemented could do just the opposite and turn Portland's working waterfront into a sterile commercial district -- downtown with water views. <br /><br /> Decline in the commercial fishing industry, changes in waterfront economics and the steady pressure of property owners who don't feel they are getting a fair return on their investments are pushing the city to consider relaxing the strict zoning passed by voters in a referendum.