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Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Gorham Blaze

A fire at a house and barn at 682 Gray Road in Gorham has drawn at least five mutual aid departments to assist in fighting the fire.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:10:05 EST

Lobsterman Shooting Deliberations Continue Friday

Closing arguments and jury deliberations occurred Thursday in the trial of Vance Bunker, a lobsterman accused of shooting a fellow lobsterman.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:32:29 EST

Maine Supreme Court Upholds State Wind Farm Law

Friends of Lincoln Lake had challenged a state law that speeds up the process for obtaining environmental permits.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:21:00 EST

Maine Budget Picture Improves

Governor Baldacci says that federal funds are one-time assistance going to the state budget.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:42:38 EST

Portland Officials Like Mega Port Proposal

Officials in Portland say they welcome Gov. John Baldacci's proposal for an $8 million deep-water cruise ship berth in the city's harbor.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:22:11 EST

Accused Baby Killer Returned To Maine

A Massachusetts man is charged with murder in the beating death of 15-month-old Damien Lynn.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:05:31 EST

Deliberations Under Way In Lobster War Trial

The trial of a Maine lobsterman charged with shooting a fellow lobsterman in a feud over lobster traps is coming to an end.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:20:38 EST

Dover-Foxcroft Man On Trial For Killing Sister

A Maine woman tearfully recalled finding her mother's battered body with a plastic bag over her head in the trial of her uncle, who is charged with murder.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:21:04 EST

Obama Nominates Delahanty To Serve As U.S. Attorney

President Barack Obama has nominated Superior Court Justice Thomas Delahanty II to serve as the top federal prosecutor for Maine.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:36:37 EST

Oldest American To Be Remembered Thursday

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday in Madison for Mary Josephine Ray, who was the oldest living American when she died on Sunday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:30:37 EST

Crews Begin To Repair Massive Rockland Sinkhole

Work is under way to fix a massive sinkhole in the town of Rockland.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST

Winthrop Schools Officials Vote To Consolidate

School officials in Winthrop have voted to consolidate resources with the Fayette school district.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:28:24 EST

Maine Offers Incentives To Buy First Home

State officials said they hope new interest rates will help jumpstart the housing market.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:20:47 EST

Portland School Lockdowns Raise Safety Concerns

A safety report centers on recent school lockdowns in Portland and how to address them.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:20:14 EST

Augusta Police Investigate Drive-By Shootings

Augusta police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who fired shots at two homes and a car on Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:59:34 EST