LOCAL STORIES
AUGUSTA (AP) -- The medical marijuana law approved by Maine voters this week has prompted action by Gov. John Baldacci.
PORT CLYDE (NEWS CENTER) -- The Port Clyde General Store, described by one local resident as the "heart and soul" of the small village, is cutting back its hours for the winter and laying off most of its employees.
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Bangor's city manager is being considered for that same job in Maine's second largest city.
NORTHPORT (NEWS CENTER) - When Laura Tasheiko was diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2007, she knew the fight would be tough. She didn't know it would nearly take her livelihood.
SOUTH PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Many people use wood stoves as their primary source of heat.
OLD TOWN (NEWS CENTER) -- Firefighters knocked down a structure fire in old town that started in a parked car.
OXFORD (AP) -- Elected officials in Oxford have endorsed by a 5-0 vote a proposal to build a resort and casino in the western Maine town. But voters a year ago rejected a casino plan.
NEWPORT (AP) -- The Maine State Police are asking hunters in the Newport area to be on the lookout for any hunting or camping items they might find in the woods.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The Maine National Guard is preparing for its biggest deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan since 540 soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Combat Battalion returned in 2005.
BUCKSPORT (NEWS CENTER) -- Verso Paper is hoping a multi-million dollar grant and new products will carry its Bucksport mill through the recession.
NEWBURGH (NEWS CENTER)--The man who gave illegal drugs to minors at his home in Newburgh last March has been sentenced to 6 months in jail.
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER)--The man accused trying to kill his estranged wife and her friend has been acquitted of the most serious charges.
SOUTH PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Officials from the Department of Energy were in Maine on Thursday to talk about something they believe will save billions of dollars, create jobs and help the environment.
GARLAND, (NEWS CENTER)- A Garland family is homeless tonight after their house was destroyed by fire.
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Mercy Hospital's Oncology Hematology Center is opening its doors to help the public learn more about how to prevent cancer.
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