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Maine is known for its scenery — its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, and its heavily forested interior — as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.
Because it was an exclave of Massachusetts and was growing in population at a rapid rate, Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820 as a component of the Missouri Compromise.
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News for Maine from thePhoenix.com
Patrick's power of positive thinking
Mar 12, 2010 8:40 pm
The governor wants to make a feel-good case for re-election. The question is, these days, is anybody feeling good? Sitting down at the conference table in his tidy Corner Office, jacket off, sleev...
Mar 12, 2010 8:39 pm
A curious conflict of interest is followed by a legal threat from a journalism center! After six years at the Phoenix , I recently got my first pre-emptive libel threat. It came, most unexpected...
Mar 10, 2010 9:23 pm
No shakes as a political operator, Deval has scored with many policies Governor Deval Patrick may be the incumbent, but he enters the race for the most thankless statewide job in Massachusetts as ...
Interview: Governor Deval Patrick
Mar 10, 2010 9:21 pm
The full transcript of David S. Bernstein and Peter Kadzis's interview with Gov. Patrick It has been you don't need me to tell you we're living through the worst economy in living memory. THE ...
Mar 4, 2010 2:48 pm
ACORN attack tape found to be fraudulent. Plus, applause for the merger of two AIDS agencies. Holy hell broke loose six months ago when a self-appointed truth squad sponsored by a right-wing propa...
Mar 3, 2010 10:52 pm
Letters to the Boston editor, March 5, 2010 Regarding "A Walk on the Wild Side" , about the "Boston Combat Zone: 19691978" exhibit at the Howard Yezerski Gallery: the complete...
Mar 3, 2010 10:11 pm
Annals of Journalistic Awkwardness The year is still young, but when the time comes to look back at 2010's media lowlights, the embarrassing demise of Sally Quinn's Washington Post column, "...
Mar 3, 2010 8:44 pm
Brown biology professor attacked by Darwin-hating fundies and leftie atheists alike Whats an honorable man to do? Photo: Richard McCaffrey (taken at the Providence Athenaeum)DARWINS SPOKESMAN ...
Mar 3, 2010 7:07 pm
Like his homeboy Scott Brown, Boston's elephant in the room is poised to make noise beyond Massachusetts Like his homeboy Scott Brown, Boston's elephant in the room is poised to make noise beyond...
The Cultural Caucus's big gamble
Mar 3, 2010 6:50 pm
Formed to be a savior of the arts in the Bay State, a political coalition is playing high-stakes poker by putting casinos in its sights The recently formed Cultural Caucus, a loose, formal coaliti...
Local and Community News for Maine from Magic-City-News.com
Spring: A Poem by M. Stevens-David
Mar 16, 2010 8:30 am
The Main Spring is not the Maine Spring?
Health Care Reform or Political Opportunism?
Mar 16, 2010 8:25 am
Levesque: Mainers don't want it. Pelosi Does. Congressman Michaud, who do you choose?
Growing up without a cell phone!!
Mar 16, 2010 8:15 am
Original Author Unknown and sent in an email by 'Avoice'. Posted by R.P. BenDedek who is filling in for the Editor
Mar 16, 2010 8:05 am
When my wife and I toured Israel in 1966, we prayed wherever we wished. But now it is quite different for both Jews and Gentiles, except controlling Islamics.
Photo of the Day - Glasshouse Mountains Q'ld
Mar 16, 2010 8:02 am
Mar 16, 2010 8:00 am
Today is March 16. Here's what happened on this day in history.
130 Members of Congress Push for Action on China Currency Manipulation
Mar 15, 2010 6:55 pm
Bipartisan coalition signs Michaud/Ryan letter urging Secs. Geithner and Locke to take immediate action
Mar 15, 2010 6:23 pm
Robinson Ballet Artistic Director/Choreographer, Maureen Lynch brings you, La Boutique Fantasque (The strange or fantastic toyshop).
Mar 15, 2010 8:10 am
This was received in an email and claims to have been spoken by Bill Gates. Whether or not it was is irrelevant. The message it contains is surely a must for all kids today.
Photo of the Day - Dongyue Miao
Mar 15, 2010 8:02 am
Local News from Bangor Daily News via Yahoo! News
2 officials placed on leave during Newburgh audit
Mar 16, 2010 4:30 am
NEWBURGH, Maine -- Town Manager Nancy Hatch and Cindy Dunton, deputy treasurer, have been placed on administrative leave while an auditor hired Monday reviews the town's books, Selectman Leonard ...
British balloon pilot Rob Bayly returns to Bangor for first visit since 1992
Mar 16, 2010 3:00 am
HAMPDEN, Maine -- Rob Bayly arrived Saturday afternoon in Bangor to spend a few nights with old friends. One of the places he made sure to visit while in the area was Bass Park, the launching site ...
UMaine announces promotions, tenure list
Mar 16, 2010 1:24 am
The following University of Maine faculty members were approved Monday afternoon at the University of Maine System's board of trustees meeting for promotion or tenure. The professors were nominated .....
Grass, brush fire season gets an early start
Mar 16, 2010 1:23 am
HERMON, Maine -- Though spring hasn't officially sprung, at least according to the calendar, firefighters from several communities in the region have been busy putting out grass and brush ...
Local legislators largely unchallenged
Mar 16, 2010 12:23 am
BANGOR, Maine -- Only one incumbent among five House and Senate members who represent the city of Bangor at the State House faces a primary challenge this June.
Mar 16, 2010 12:15 am
CLIFTON, Maine -- Two residents are running for an open seat on the Board of Selectmen, which will be decided during elections Saturday, and another is running for the school board.
Charleston residents approve new firetruck
Mar 16, 2010 12:15 am
CHARLESTON, Maine -- The proposed purchase of a new firetruck apparently drew some of the approximately 100 residents who attended Saturday's annual town meeting. Firefighters had requested to ...
Boat raffle to benefit Maine Lobster Institute
Mar 15, 2010 1:28 am
ISLESBORO, Maine -- When lobsterman Josh Conover got a new boat to replace his all-wood 1977 vessel, he knew he wanted to do something interesting with the old boat.
Financial questions delay Newburgh town meeting
Mar 15, 2010 12:30 am
NEWBURGH, Maine -- Potential inaccuracies in the town's financial records that came to light Friday forced the postponement of Saturday morning's annual town meeting, and selectmen were scheduled to m...
Congressional delegation sends off 1136th in crowded ceremony at UMaine
Mar 13, 2010 11:30 pm
ORONO, Maine -- Staff Sgt. Dale Bergeron of the Maine Army National Guard's 1136th Transportation Company has ties to the communities of Glenburn and Tremont.
Local News from WCSH 6 Portland via Yahoo! News
Bridge between Maine and New Hampshire shut down
Mar 16, 2010 4:11 am
Berwick, MAINE (NEWS CENTER) -- The heavy rains that pounded Southern Maine last weekend dumped 5 to 8 much of that water ended up in the Salmon Falls River.
Newburgh Selectmen hire auditor and place two town employees on paid leave
Mar 15, 2010 11:27 pm
NEWBURGH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The Newburgh Board of Selectmen has placed town manager Nancy Hatch and deputy treasurer Cindy Dunton on paid administrative leave while an auditor reviews the town's ...
Brownville leaders suggest cutting library funding, street lights in proposed budget
Mar 15, 2010 11:26 pm
BROWNVILLE, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--- People in Brownville had a hard time deciding in January which municipal services to trim from their town's budget in order to avoid higher property taxes in the com...
Cold weather down south causes spike in tomato prices
Mar 15, 2010 9:57 pm
ORONO, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Cold weather in Florida this winter has caused the price of tomatoes to soar.
Youth Alternatives Ingraham raises money to support its work
Mar 15, 2010 9:26 pm
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Youth Alternatives Ingraham is a mental health and social service agency that serves 8,000 children, adults and families in Maine every year.
L.L. Bean Signature Line launches
Mar 15, 2010 8:41 pm
FREEPORT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- L.L. Bean launches a new product line this week reflecting a trend in marketing campaigns around the country.
Baldacci marks maple syrup season
Mar 15, 2010 7:26 pm
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- It's that time of the year again. Maine's governor tapped a maple tree on the Blaine House property to promote the state's maple syrup industry.
York County copes with flooding -- again
Mar 15, 2010 6:57 pm
BERWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Anyone traveling on Hubbard Road in Berwick Monday morning could only go so far.
Maine couple duped out of $240,000
Mar 15, 2010 5:56 pm
RANDOLPH, Maine (AP) -- Police are investigating a scam that duped a central Maine couple out of $240,000.
Franco-Americans stepping on Leprechaun toes?
Mar 15, 2010 1:11 pm
AUGUSTA , Maine (AP) -- Maine lawmakers will mark Franco-American Day in the State House -- with an Irish twist.
Local News from The Lewiston Sun Journal via Yahoo! News
Man falls asleep at wheel, truck hits pole, trailer
Mar 16, 2010 6:03 am
JAY Police say a man fell asleep behind the steering wheel of his truck Monday morning, and the truck hit a pole and proceeded into a parking lot and struck a trailer.
Auburn property tax increase looms
Mar 16, 2010 5:33 am
AUBURN Despite efforts to trim the budget and make city government more efficient, the city still faces a 9.18 percent increase in property taxes in the 2010-11 budget.
Auburn considers 17 percent permit fee increase to match Lewiston
Mar 16, 2010 5:33 am
AUBURN Revenues from building permits and fees would increase 17 percent in the next fiscal year if councilors agree, making them match Lewiston's fee schedule and shifting department costs onto deve...
New Vineyard passes wind project moratorium
Mar 16, 2010 5:04 am
NEW VINEYARD Voters made a few revisions to articles Saturday during a town meeting, select board Chairwoman Fay Adams said Monday. Incumbent Selectman Frank Forster was elected by a 36-21 vote over ...
Windmill company hits hurdle in Auburn move
Mar 16, 2010 5:03 am
AUBURN A proposed windmill installation and servicing company needs a change in city zoning codes before it can move its base to Auburn. Economic Development Director Roland Miller said the company, ...
Town gets grant for Opera House
Mar 16, 2010 4:48 am
NORWAY The town has received a $150,000 grant to stabilize the three-story brick Opera House, Town Manager David Holt said Monday. This doesn't save the Opera House. What it does is it keeps it uprig...
Public Works finds 74-year-old map in shops
Mar 16, 2010 4:48 am
LEWISTON Officials and local historians will be on hand Thursday to unwrap a 74-year-old canvas map of the city found in the Public Works shop. Steve Murch, city arborist and traffic supervisor, said...
Warm, dry winter means savings for cities, towns
Mar 16, 2010 4:08 am
Less snow and warmer temperatures are starting to add up to real savings for cities and towns, a survey of local government officials on Monday showed.
Dixfield nomination papers ready
Mar 16, 2010 4:07 am
DIXFIELD Residents who want to run for one of two selectmen's seats, or a seat on the board of Western Foothills Regional School Unit 10 may pick up nominating papers at the Dixfield Town Office.
Telstar students' community service instills respect, fulfills needs
Mar 16, 2010 4:07 am
BETHEL Wood has been stacked for people who need help, chores have been done for a local church, and flowers planted at the high school, among other things, thanks to a community service requirement ...
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