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Obama goes to Walter Reed, postpones Capitol Hill stop
President Obama's schedule puts him squarely in the middle of the two biggest stories in Washington. One stop on his itinerary, the White House insists,...
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Introducing Budget Blues, a new blog
We're launching a new blog, Budget Blues, to cover the financial struggles facing Massachusetts communities and their tax payers. We'll write about property tax overrides,...
White Coat Notes
Most people hunting for H1N1 vaccine failed to find it, Harvard poll says
Most adults who tried to get swine flu vaccine for themselves or their children have been unable to find it, even if they fall into...
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Religion news and ideas from Boston and beyond

Maine news

Multiple taxi services to remain at Maine airport

The Portland Jetport is abandoning a plan to grant exclusive rights to one tax company for five years. (AP, 3:58 p.m.)

Sonar used to search Maine's Cobscook Bay

Federal scientists and experts from the Maine Department of Resources spent three days this week exploring Cobscook Bay with special sonar equipment. (AP, 3:48 p.m.)

Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Saturday in the day drawing of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: DAY DRAWING (AP, 1:28 p.m.)

Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some of Portland's home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra. (AP, 1:18 p.m.)

Maine court to hear appeal in double slaying case

A Newcastle man convicted of killing his father and former girlfriend wants Maine's highest court to overturn his convictions. (AP, 9:38 a.m.)

Maine governor: respect marriage vote

Maine's governor says the judgment of voters must be respected following their decision this week on gay marriage and other questions on the ballot. (AP, 8:08 a.m.)

2 Mass. men convicted of running prostitution ring

Federal prosecutors say two Massachusetts members of a violent prostitution ring have been found guilty of forcing teenage girls as young as 15 to work as prostitutes, taking them to several states. (AP, 11/6/09)

Tri-State Weekly Grand

The four numbers drawn Friday in the Tri-State Weekly Grand lottery in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont were 8, 9, 15 and 29, and the Lucky Ball number was 18. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine governor issues marijuana order

The medical marijuana law approved by Maine voters this week has prompted action by Gov. John Baldacci. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine cops ask hunters to look for weapons

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. (AP, 11/6/09)

Gay marriage foes win with message about schools

Gay marriage opponents pulled off another victory at the ballot box this week by using a tried-and-tested argument: Approve it and children will be taught homosexuality in school. (Associated Press Writer, 11/6/09)

Wolffish doesn't need federal protection

A deep-water fish that's known as much for its ugly mug as its ability to gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps won't be getting federal protection after all. (AP, 11/6/09)

Pick 3, Pick 4 numbers

Here are the winning numbers selected Friday in both drawings of the daily New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine lotteries: EVENING DRAWING (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine businessman Cianchette dies

Ival "Bud" Cianchette (chin-KETT), a founding brother of one of Maine's largest construction firms, has died. (AP, 11/6/09)

W. Maine casino endorsed

Elected officials in Oxford have endorsed by a 5-0 vote a proposal to build a resort and casino in the western Maine town. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine records 2nd swine flu death

A young man from Penobscot County has become the second Mainer to die of swine flu, state health officials said Friday. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine site too windy for mills

A wind-power company says a western Maine site it's been looking at is too windy for turbines. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine National Guard prepares for deployments

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. (AP, 11/6/09)

NH man who impersonated US marshal gets 6 to 12

A man convicted of impersonating a U.S. Marshal as a way to con two New Hampshire businessmen out of more than $10,000 is going to spend six to 12 years in prison. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine prison social worker facing drug charges

A 41-year-old prison social worker is facing charges she tried to smuggle illegal drugs into a prison. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine judge rejects deal in death of homeless man

A Maine superior court judge has rejected a plea deal in the killing of a homeless man at a transient campsite in Bangor. (AP, 11/6/09)

Building burns that housed Lincoln newspaper

The building that housed the Lincoln News, the paper in the Penobscot County community, has been destroyed by fire. (AP, 11/6/09)

Report: Keep Maine forests vibrant

A new report on the future of Maine's forests recommends preservation of resources, air and water quality while maintaining a stable or increasing flow of wood fiber. (AP, 11/6/09)

1st Maine Red Claw player named

A former University of Kansas guard who has NBA time on his resume is the first player in the Maine Red Claws basketball franchise's history. (AP, 11/6/09)

Maine's Pingree backs health care reform

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says she'll vote for health care reform legislation when it hits the floor this weekend. (AP, 11/5/09)

Ex-Save the Bay head tapped for regional EPA post

The former executive director of a Rhode Island environmental group has been chosen to lead the regional office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (AP, 11/5/09)