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Baldacci Orders Creation Of Marijuana Task Force

Baldacci Orders Creation Of Marijuana Task Force

AUGUSTA (AP) -- The medical marijuana law approved by Maine voters this week has prompted action by Gov. John Baldacci.

General Store Cutting Back On Hours

General Store Cutting Back On Hours

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.

Barrett Considered For Lewiston City Manager Post

Barrett Considered For Lewiston City Manager Post

BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Bangor's city manager is being considered for that same job in Maine's second largest city.

Artist Fights Breast Cancer That Nearly Takes Away Her Ability To Paint

Artist Fights Breast Cancer That Nearly Takes Away Her Ability To Paint

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.

Simple Steps Prevent Chimney Fires

Simple Steps Prevent Chimney Fires

SOUTH PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Many people use wood stoves as their primary source of heat.

Old Town Fire Spreads From Car To Home

Old Town Fire Spreads From Car To Home

OLD TOWN (NEWS CENTER) -- Firefighters knocked down a structure fire in old town that started in a parked car.

Selectmen Endorse Proposed Casino

Selectmen Endorse Proposed Casino

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.

State Police Asking Hunters To Look For Goodrich Evidence In Woods

State Police Asking Hunters To Look For Goodrich Evidence In Woods

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.

Maine National Guard Prepares For Deployments

Maine National Guard Prepares For Deployments

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.

Verso Looks To Future With Grant, New Products

Verso Looks To Future With Grant, New Products

BUCKSPORT (NEWS CENTER) -- Verso Paper is hoping a multi-million dollar grant and new products will carry its Bucksport mill through the recession.

Fortunato Sentenced to Six Months in Jail

Fortunato Sentenced to Six Months in Jail

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.

Ryan Witmer Acquitted On Attempted Murder

Ryan Witmer Acquitted On Attempted Murder

BANGOR (NEWS CENTER)--The man accused trying to kill his estranged wife and her friend has been acquitted of the most serious charges.

Retrofit Roadshow Hits Maine

Retrofit Roadshow Hits Maine

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.

Fire Destroys Garland Home

Fire Destroys Garland Home

GARLAND, (NEWS CENTER)- A Garland family is homeless tonight after their house was destroyed by fire.

Wellness Fair Offers Healthy Tips on Preventing Cancer

Wellness Fair Offers Healthy Tips on Preventing Cancer

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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