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Debate Analysis: Obama connected better than McCain
By Peter S. Canellos, Boston Globe Washington Bureau Chief WASHINGTON -- John McCain had two goals in last night's Town Hall-style debate: To rekindle the...
Needham wants a senior center
After much number crunching, Needham officials believe the town can afford a new, larger senior center, without an override, and selectmen are setting up an...
Group warns income tax cut would hike property taxes
If voters abolish the state income tax next month, the state would be forced to slash most agency budgets by more than 70 percent, according...
Children's health gaps vary
Family income and a mother's education are strongly linked to the health of children across the country, but in some states the gap between haves...
Maine news
Maine man arraigned in 9-week-old daughter's death
A 24-year-old Rockland man has pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges for the death of his 9-week-old daughter. (AP, 10/7/08)
Tri-State Paycheck
Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday in the Tri-State Paycheck game for New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont: (AP, 10/7/08)
N. Maine man sentenced role in marijuana ring
A 44-year-old Caribou man is going to prison for more than five years for his role in a marijuana distribution ring in northern Maine. (AP, 10/7/08)
Maine neighbor open to nuke site
Premier Shawn Graham said Tuesday he can't rule out putting a nuclear waste disposal site in New Brunswick because of the need to dispose of its own nuclear waste. (AP, 10/7/08)
Energy Department warns of higher heating costs
Heating U.S. homes with oil this winter will cost a painful $450 more than a year ago, another slap to families already reeling from high gasoline and food costs and fearful of losing their heat because of unpaid bills. (AP, 10/7/08)
Maine plant wins contracts for grenade launchers
The Army has awarded two contracts worth $66 million to General Dynamics for MK19 grenade launchers to be built in Saco, Maine. (AP, 10/7/08)
Eli Lilly settles Zyprexa inquiries in 32 states
Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. cleared another legal cloud hanging over its top-selling drug Zyprexa when it announced a $62 million settlement Tuesday, but several other storms are still brewing for the antipsychotic medication. (AP, 10/7/08)
Gas drops below $3 a gallon in Maine town
Motorists in central Maine are seeing something they haven't seen for a long time -- gasoline below $3 a gallon. (AP, 10/7/08)
Gas drops below $3 a gallon in Maine town
Motorists in central Maine are seeing something they haven't seen for a long time -- gasoline below $3 a gallon. (AP, 10/7/08)
Marker considered at site of Maine air disaster
A committee is looking into the possibility of putting a historical marker at the site of a plane crash that killed 19 people in Maine. (AP, 10/7/08)
Fire destroys sawmill in central Maine
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire in Canaan that destroyed a sawmill. Fire crews were called to the Johnson Sawmill on Whitten Road just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, but were unable to save it. (AP, 10/7/08)
Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers
Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday in both drawings of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: EVENING DRAWING (AP, 10/7/08)
Divers find S.S. Portland on ocean floor
Five Massachusetts divers who explored the remains of a steamship that sank in 1898 in New England's worst maritime disaster say they found plenty of evidence of those who were on board and went down with the luxury steamship, but no human remains. (AP, 10/7/08)
Casino developers eyeing Maine sites
Representatives of the Olympia Group are shopping for a site for a proposed Oxford County resort casino that is subject to approval by Maine voters in November. (AP, 10/7/08)
Maine union fees dispute taken up
Opening arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court included a case that pits 20 state workers against the Maine State Employees Association and the state of Maine. (AP, 10/7/08)
Maine to defer some school bonding
The Maine Department of Education, fearing reduced revenues during the coming budget cycle, plans to delay issuing bonds to finance 12 pending school construction projects. (AP, 10/7/08)
Maine stop a hit for Nader
Ralph Nader received an enthusiastic reception when he spoke to about 250 people at a Portland church. (AP, 10/7/08)
Northern Utilities fined $2 million before sale
The Maine Public Utilities Commission on Monday fined Northern Utilities $2 million for a series of safety problems including a pair of home explosions. It also approved the Portland company's acquisition by a New Hampshire utility. (AP, 10/6/08)
Maine heating oil prices continue to fall
Heating oil prices continue to go down in Maine. According to the state energy office, the average cash price for heating oil on Monday was $3.62 a gallon. (AP, 10/6/08)
Fund created for daughter of slain security guard
Mercy Hospital is setting up a memorial fund to benefit the 2-year-old daughter of a hospital security guard who was fatally shot while working on the job. (AP, 10/6/08)
Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers
Here are the winning numbers selected Monday in both drawings of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: EVENING DRAWING (AP, 10/6/08)
Maine man charged with manslaughter in fatal crash
A 30-year-old central Maine man is in jail on $250,000 cash bail on manslaughter and aggravated operating under the influence charges following a fatal single-vehicle crash. (AP, 10/6/08)
Coalition: Health care for 'pennies'
A coalition trying to convince voters to keep a newly enacted tax on beer, wine and soda urged Mainers on Monday to find another way to show their frustration over taxes than to repeal funding that they say could leave Mainers without health coverage. (AP, 10/6/08)
Drugs seized at Maine festival
Police say they seized more than 100 pounds of marijuana as they stopped vehicles coming and going from the weekend Harvest Fest sponsored by the marijuana advocacy group. (AP, 10/6/08)
New $500M Navy warship christened in Mobile, Ala.
Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter said he expects sea trials for the Independence will demonstrate the abilities of the speedy warship that's designed to zoom into shallow waters where larger destroyers can't go. (AP, 10/6/08)
Maine solar homes welcome visitors
Solar power groups say there are an estimated 3,000 solar users in Maine, ranging from elaborate homes to small cottages. (AP, 10/6/08)
High court could block 'light' cigarettes lawsuit
The Supreme Court picked up Monday where it left off last term, signaling support for efforts to block lawsuits against tobacco companies over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes. (AP, 10/6/08)