Though the weekend ice storm impacted Southern Maine in terms of power outages more
than central, eastern and northern parts of the state, many did lose electricity. Are Maine's
electric …
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Gov. John Baldacci, in a recent radio address, warned Mainers that low fuel prices won't
last long. Will gas prices track with the economy, and when the economy improves, they
will rise? Or …
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If the statue of Saddam Hussein being torn down in Baghdad was the iconic image marking the successful invasion of Iraq, is the image of an Iraqi journalist throwing his shoes at President Bush a …
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Investigators say Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was trying to sell the state's Senate seat
left vacant when Barack Obama won the presidential election. The governor is also
accused …
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First it was Afghanistan, the country that harbored al-Qaida and its leader, Osama bin
Laden. Then, President Bush said Iraq was "the central front in the global war on terror."
Recent events …
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Along with much of the nation, Bangor saw big changes when so-called urban renewal
policies were implemented in the 1950s and 1960s. The policies meant a shift from
emphasizing the downtown …
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Last week, Rep. Hannah Pingree of North Haven was elected Speaker of the House,
Libby Mitchell of Vassalboro was chosen by her peers as Senate President, and Rep.
Janet Mills was chosen by …
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Maine, compared to other states, is generous in what it offers low-income, elderly and
disabled residents through social service programs. But this comes at a cost; about a third
of the state …
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Maine’s 124th Legislature will be sworn in this week. What should be lawmakers’ top priorities? Balancing the budget, in the face of declining revenues, will be a major focus. Where should they …
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The United States is searching for the appropriate response to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, without souring relations with India and neighboring Pakistan. Should more pressure be put on the …
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Highway deaths are down in Maine. Are Mainers becoming better drivers? Or did they simply drive less (in part because of high gas prices earlier this year) and, therefore, have less chance of being …
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Is a religion anything its adherents say it is? Members of the Temple of Advanced Enlightenment in Bangor consider smoking marijuana a sacrament. They must also perform community service and are …
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On Friday, Ashton Moores was found guilty of raping and murdering a Bangor woman,
and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. But many wonder why he was not in
prison when he …
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Maine's lobstermen are still struggling due to low prices. If you've had your fill of turkey,
would you now consider a lobster dinner to help out this iconic Maine industry? What
more can be …
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Last week, Gov. John Baldacci issued an order to cut $80 million in state spending in
coming months. According to revenue projections, lawmakers will have to cut a total of
$150 million by …
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A sign in a Standish convenience store promoted a pool to bet on when President-elect
Barack Obama would be assassinated. What is the appropriate reaction to such
sentiments? Public figures …
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Twenty years ago last Saturday, Karen Wood was accidentally shot dead in her backyard
by a hunter. The hunter was acquitted in court on charges relating to the death. What is
different today? …
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A Bangor dentist has proposed removing soda from the list of approved food products for
food stamp purchase, arguing that soda has no nutritive value and in fact contributes to
obe-sity, …
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The Legislature is poised to elect the next state attorney general. Maine is one of a
handful of states that elects the AG, secretary of state, treasurer and auditor by a vote of
the …
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Congress, the president and the president-elect are grappling with the request by the Big
Three U.S. auto makers for a government bail-out. Should General Motors, Ford and
Chrysler be allowed …
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