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Published
August 22, 2010

Trenton pitching duo puts the Dogs out

Alfredo Aceves, a Yankees reliever on rehab duty, gets things rolling for the Thunder.
Published
August 22, 2010

Local Dispatches

ROCKLAND Prison inmate found guilty of taking hostages in 2008 A Maine State Prison inmate who took two people hostage there in 2008 has been convicted of all 11 charges stemming from the incident. Michael Chasse was convicted Friday following a two-week trial. Chasse, who acted as his own lawyer, spent two days on the […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Baldacci touts tidal, wind power

AUGUSTA – Maine Gov. John Baldacci says the state is moving in the right direction with tidal and wind power development. Baldacci used his weekly radio address on Saturday to tout the success of Ocean Renewable Power Company, which last week reported that its underwater turbine generator is producing grid-compatible electricity in Cobscook Bay. The […]
Published
August 22, 2010

President nudges on campaign finance bill

The legislation calls for increased disclosure, but Republicans call it an attack on free speech.
Published
August 22, 2010

Pharmacies, state getting jump on flu

Last year's H1N1 pandemic has raised awareness and demand for flu shots, with vaccinations available earlier than usual.

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Published
August 22, 2010

Steve Solloway: Maine offers perfect place for Abbott

Walt Abbott has a problem. On the day the University of Maine gained an administrator, he lost his chief wood splitter. Winter is just around the corner and there are several cords of firewood waiting for a maul. Not that the 73-year-old senior Abbott can’t handle that chore by himself. But he does enjoy his […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Festival attracts good crowd for good cause

The Maine Children's Cancer Program benefits as artists and musicians gather in Portland.
Published
August 22, 2010

Not seeing well is believing

Hearing loss. Impaired vision. The symptoms associated with using digital devices make kids seem old before their time.
Published
August 22, 2010

Latest buzz in the Old Port? It’s safer this summer

Beefed-up security, better weather and the memory of a May tragedy help take the fight out of the night.
Published
August 22, 2010

Gunmen release captives after Rio hotel shootout

A bystander dies in the gunfire, with 10 suspects later taken into custody. Others flee to a nearby slum.