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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Maine</title>
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		<title>Heating oil prices up 2 pennies in latest weekly survey in Maine</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Heating oil prices up 2 pennies in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine energy officials say the average price of home heating oil has gone up 2 cents over the past week.
The Governor&#8217;s Office of Energy Independence and Security said Monday that its weekly survey puts the average price at $2.57 a gallon.
Director John Kerry .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/heating-oil-prices-up-2-pennies-in-latest-weekly-survey-in-maine-247310/">Heating oil prices up 2 pennies in latest weekly survey in Maine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine biomass producers getting $150 million boost from federal government</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine biomass industry gets $150 million boost

BANGOR, Maine — A $150 million boost for Maine&#8217;s biomass industry is being announced in Bangor.
Federal officials on Monday will announce the release of funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s Biomass Crop Assistance Program to Maine.
The Farm Service Agency director in Maine, Donovan Todd III, says grants are .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-biomass-producers-getting-150-million-boost-from-federal-government-246909/" title="Maine biomass producers getting $150 million boost from federal government">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>With money tight and nostalgia waxing, towns tear up pavement in favor of gravel</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/with-money-tight-and-nostalgia-waxing-towns-tear-up-pavement-in-favor-of-gravel-245774/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Roll up the pavement: Gravel is making a comeback

PORTLAND, Maine — Ever since the invention of the automobile, paved roads have meant progress. Now some cash-strapped towns and counties are finding progress too expensive, and they are tearing up battered roads and putting down gravel.
The high price of pavement and the sour economy have driven ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/with-money-tight-and-nostalgia-waxing-towns-tear-up-pavement-in-favor-of-gravel-245774/" title="With money tight and nostalgia waxing, towns tear up pavement in favor of gravel">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine attorney general investigating allegations of price-fixing among lobster dealers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:54:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine investigates lobster price-fixing complaints

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine&#8217;s attorney general, responding to complaints by lobstermen suffering under rock-bottom prices, has opened an investigation into allegations of price-fixing among some lobster dealers.
The inquiry is in the early stages and is expected to last several months, said Kate Simmons, a spokeswoman for state prosecutors. It was begun .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-attorney-general-investigating-allegations-of-price-fixing-among-lobster-dealers-244947/">Maine attorney general investigating allegations of price-fixing among lobster dealers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine casino withdraws its request to offer customers new slot machines</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine casino withdraws new slot machine request

BANGOR, Maine — Maine&#8217;s only casino has withdrawn its request to offer up a new type of slot machine for its customers.
Hollywood Slots in Bangor had asked Maine&#8217;s Gambling Control Board for approval of a so-called &#8220;hosted&#8221; slot machine, which mimics a table card game. The machines are automated, .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-casino-withdraws-its-request-to-offer-customers-new-slot-machines-244879/">Maine casino withdraws its request to offer customers new slot machines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Contractor&#8217;s 100th windmill erected at Stetson II in Maine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:08:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Contractor&#8217;s 100th windmill goes up in Maine

DANFORTH, Maine — The contractor that&#8217;s erected windmills across Maine has reached a big milestone.
Reed &#038; Reed on Wednesday planned to put up its 100th windmill, weather cooperating. The turbine will go up at the Stetson II site, north of the Stetson Mountain wind farm that&#8217;s already on line.
The .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/contractors-100th-windmill-erected-at-stetson-ii-in-maine-244855/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Contractor&#8217;s 100th windmill erected at Stetson II in Maine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wintry storm brings winds, snow to East after blasting Midwest, leaving trail of bitter cold</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Wintry storm blows east with high winds, snow

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A deadly, windy storm that has tortured a wide swath of the country for days is threatening to drop up a foot of snow on parts of New York, Pennsylvania and New England before blowing off the coast of Maine.
Commuters from Des Moines to Chicago .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wintry-storm-brings-winds-snow-to-east-after-blasting-midwest-leaving-trail-of-bitter-cold-242569/">Wintry storm brings winds, snow to East after blasting Midwest, leaving trail of bitter cold</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Huge winter storm dumps snow on Midwest, provides ammunition for massive Wis. snowball fight</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Storm dumps snow on Midwest, bitter cold to follow

DES MOINES, Iowa — A gigantic storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the Midwest and New England as it marched eastward Wednesday, creating blizzard conditions, burying cars under huge drifts and providing ammunition for a massive campus snowball fight in Wisconsin.
Even more ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/huge-winter-storm-dumps-snow-on-midwest-provides-ammunition-for-massive-wis-snowball-fight-242274/">Huge winter storm dumps snow on Midwest, provides ammunition for massive Wis. snowball fight</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine reporter says he was wrongly fired over e-mail calling gay marriage supporters hateful</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-reporter-says-he-was-wrongly-fired-over-e-mail-calling-gay-marriage-supporters-hateful-242241/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine reporter fights firing for gay marriage note

WATERVILLE, Maine — A longtime Maine newspaper reporter says he was unjustly fired after writing a personal e-mail to gay marriage supporters rebuking their tactics.
The Portland Newspaper Guild has filed a grievance on behalf of 58-year-old Larry Grard (GRAHRD&#8217;), who says he was fired Nov. 10 from the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-reporter-says-he-was-wrongly-fired-over-e-mail-calling-gay-marriage-supporters-hateful-242241/">Maine reporter says he was wrongly fired over e-mail calling gay marriage supporters hateful</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fierce wind, heavy snowfall, icy roads snarl traffic and close schools in Midwest, New England</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Heavy snowfall, wind pounding Midwest, New England

DES MOINES, Iowa — A gigantic winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across much of the Midwest and New England as it marched eastward Wednesday, creating blizzard conditions, burying cars under huge drifts and providing ammunition for a massive campus snowball fight in Wisconsin.
Even more snow .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fierce-wind-heavy-snowfall-icy-roads-snarl-traffic-and-close-schools-in-midwest-new-england-241965/">Source article &nbsp;: Fierce wind, heavy snowfall, icy roads snarl traffic and close schools in Midwest, New England</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>At unique school, students in Maine pore over the fine details of maple syrup</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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School teaches the finer points of maple syrup

SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Tasting maple syrup is a lot like tasting wine. Sniff the aroma, take a sip, hold it on your tongue and savor it for a moment to register the sensation.
At the International Maple Grading School, syrup is serious stuff. At a time when syrup production ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/at-unique-school-students-in-maine-pore-over-the-fine-details-of-maple-syrup-241205/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : At unique school, students in Maine pore over the fine details of maple syrup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Experts sweet talk students at Maine school that teaches the finer points of maple syrup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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How Sweet it Is! School focuses on maple syrup

SKOWHEGAN, Maine — Tasting maple syrup is a lot like tasting wine. Sniff the aroma, take a sip, hold it on your tongue and savor it for a moment to register the sensation.
At the International Maple Grading School, syrup is serious stuff. At a time when syrup .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/experts-sweet-talk-students-at-maine-school-that-teaches-the-finer-points-of-maple-syrup-241162/">Original article &nbsp;: Experts sweet talk students at Maine school that teaches the finer points of maple syrup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Experts sweet talk students in Maine at school that teaches the finer points of maple syrup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
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School offers sweet talk about maple syrup

SKOWHEGAN, Maine — There&#8217;s a lot of sweet talk about regulations, tools of the trade and flavor at a maple syrup school in Maine.
At the International Maple Grading School, syrup buyers, producers and inspectors from the Northeast learn about all things syrup such as government rules and equipment that ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/experts-sweet-talk-students-in-maine-at-school-that-teaches-the-finer-points-of-maple-syrup-241128/">Experts sweet talk students in Maine at school that teaches the finer points of maple syrup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine jail mistakenly frees maximum-security inmate when guard asks for prisoner named Ismail</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine jail frees wrong inmate named Ismail

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine police are searching for a maximum-security inmate who was mistakenly released from the county jail.
The confusion occurred Wednesday at the Cumberland County jail when someone arrived to bail out 20-year-old Ismail Mohamed Awad, whose bail had been set at $240.
The Portland Press Herald reports that ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-jail-mistakenly-frees-maximum-security-inmate-when-guard-asks-for-prisoner-named-ismail-239958/">Original article on  : Maine jail mistakenly frees maximum-security inmate when guard asks for prisoner named Ismail</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast gets driving rain, blustery winds, sunny skies, record warmth _ all in same day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Rain, winds, record heat hit Northeast _ in 1 day

PORTLAND, Maine — A coastal storm with strong winds and driving rain has knocked out power to thousands in the Northeast, only to be followed hours later by sunny skies and record warmth.
Utility officials reported sporadic power outages from Maine to New Jersey on Thursday. In ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/northeast-gets-driving-rain-blustery-winds-sunny-skies-record-warmth-_-all-in-same-day-239559/" title="Northeast gets driving rain, blustery winds, sunny skies, record warmth _ all in same day">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Man killed along with wife in rural Maine had been known to hand out loans to neighbors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Tiny Maine community seeks answers after killings

WEBSTER PLANTATION, Maine — Police are looking for a middle-aged woman as they try to determine who killed a couple in the backwoods of Maine.
Michael Miller had money troubles, but neighbors say he opened his wallet to those in need. He and his wife, Valerie, were killed in their .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/man-killed-along-with-wife-in-rural-maine-had-been-known-to-hand-out-loans-to-neighbors-238400/">Man killed along with wife in rural Maine had been known to hand out loans to neighbors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police: Maine man took ATM from inside convenience store, drove off with it in stolen truck</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:17:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine man charged with stealing ATM from store

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Maine police say a man took a cash machine from inside a convenience store and drove off with it in the back of a stolen pickup truck.
Scarborough police found the front door of the convenience store ripped off late Sunday. They soon spotted the pickup ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-maine-man-took-atm-from-inside-convenience-store-drove-off-with-it-in-stolen-truck-237662/" title="Police: Maine man took ATM from inside convenience store, drove off with it in stolen truck">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine police take on excise tax evaders as recession takes toll on town coffers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Maine police take on excise tax evaders
KITTERY, Maine — It takes Sgt. Charles Denault barely two minutes to spot a dozen cars with out-of-state license plates parked in driveways and outside houses and apartments.

Driving his cruiser along this streets of coastal Kittery, Denault is on the lookout for vehicles registered in other states — especially .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-police-take-on-excise-tax-evaders-as-recession-takes-toll-on-town-coffers-236608/">Maine police take on excise tax evaders as recession takes toll on town coffers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>End of an era: Brunswick Naval Air Station&#8217;s planes to depart as base readies for closing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Sharp</dc:creator>
		
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Planes ready to leave Brunswick, Maine Navy base

BRUNSWICK, Maine — The rumble of Navy patrol aircraft flying overhead will soon be a thing of the past as the remaining P-3 Orions depart from Brunswick Naval Air Station.
While much of the nation prepares for Thanksgiving, air crews from VP-26 are prepping to ship out for a .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/end-of-an-era-brunswick-naval-air-stations-planes-to-depart-as-base-readies-for-closing-233779/">End of an era: Brunswick Naval Air Station&#8217;s planes to depart as base readies for closing</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>With huge budget shortfall looming, Maine governor orders $63 million in cutbacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Adams</dc:creator>
		
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Maine governor orders $63M in department cutbacks

AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci ordered Maine state departments Friday to curtail spending by $63 million to make sure the budget is balanced.
Baldacci issued the order for the fiscal year ending in mid-2010 as preliminary estimates showed an approaching shortfall in the two-year $5.8 billion budget of $400 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/with-huge-budget-shortfall-looming-maine-governor-orders-63-million-in-cutbacks-233767/">Original article on  : With huge budget shortfall looming, Maine governor orders $63 million in cutbacks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine author wins National Book Award for account of young civil rights pioneer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Winning author tells story of civil rights pioneer

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine author Phillip Hoose said winning a National Book Award for his chronicle of a young civil rights pioneer was all the more moving because she took the stage with him when he accepted the honor.
Hoose won the young people&#8217;s literature award for &#8220;Claudette Colvin: .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-author-wins-national-book-award-for-account-of-young-civil-rights-pioneer-232911/" title="Maine author wins National Book Award for account of young civil rights pioneer">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine regulators set new hearings over transmission power line expansion project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine regulators set power line project hearings

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine utility regulators have set dates for another round of public hearings on Central Maine Power&#8217;s $1.5 billion plan to expand its transmission network.
The Public Utilities Commission will hold a second set of hearings on Dec. 3 in Gorham and Dec. 10 in South China. The .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-regulators-set-new-hearings-over-transmission-power-line-expansion-project-232703/">Source &nbsp;: Maine regulators set new hearings over transmission power line expansion project</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Group pushes for proposed legislation to mandate paid sick leave in Maine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Group rallies for Maine paid sick leave bill

PORTLAND, Maine — Supporters of draft legislation forcing Maine companies to give employees paid sick days off marched to the offices of the Portland Regional Chamber to urge the business group to support their cause.
Following a press conference, members of the Maine Work and Family Coalition delivered a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/group-pushes-for-proposed-legislation-to-mandate-paid-sick-leave-in-maine-231900/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Group pushes for proposed legislation to mandate paid sick leave in Maine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UMaine System trustees OK chancellor&#8217;s plan, including tuition hike, to close $43M revenue gap</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Glenn Adams</dc:creator>
		
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UMaine trustees OK plan that will save nearly $43M

AUGUSTA, Maine — Future students in the University of Maine System will have more courses to choose from, a curriculum that relies more heavily on computers and higher tuition costs as a result of a plan to save nearly $43 million that received the trustees&#8217; go-ahead Monday.
The .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/umaine-system-trustees-ok-chancellors-plan-including-tuition-hike-to-close-43m-revenue-gap-231140/">UMaine System trustees OK chancellor&#8217;s plan, including tuition hike, to close $43M revenue gap</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine heating oil price remains steady at average of $2.56 a gallon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine energy officials say the average price for home heating oil is unchanged for the third week in a row at $2.56 a gallon.
The Governor&#8217;s Office of Energy Independence and Security said Monday that prices ranged from a low of $2.22 per gallon .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-heating-oil-price-remains-steady-at-average-of-256-a-gallon-231139/">Maine heating oil price remains steady at average of $2.56 a gallon</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — One operative tried to enlist trade groups in Maine to oppose government-run health coverage. Another helped a member of a Las Vegas conservative group appear on local talk radio to criticize the proposal. A third persuaded a Louisiana activist to post an opinion piece .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/the-influence-game-mystery-group-run-by-nc-law-firm-fans-opposition-around-us-to-health-bill-230019/">THE INFLUENCE GAME: Mystery group run by NC law firm fans opposition around US to health bill</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine revenue shortfall now projected at up to $400 million for two-year budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine revenues keep falling short of projections

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine revenues continue to fall far short of projections, with the shortfall now estimated at $300 million to $400 million for the state&#8217;s current two-year budget.
October revenues came in nearly $27 million below projections, said Finance Commissioner Ryan Low. Economic conditions have deteriorated more than expected .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-revenue-shortfall-now-projected-at-up-to-400-million-for-two-year-budget-228700/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Maine revenue shortfall now projected at up to $400 million for two-year budget</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Off New England, warming ocean drives fish away from shore _ and market bins</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Warming drives off Cape Cod&#8217;s namesake, other fish

PORTLAND, Maine — Fishermen have known for years that they&#8217;ve had to steam farther and farther from shore to find the cod, haddock and winter flounder that typically fill dinner plates in New England.
A new federal study documenting the warming waters of the North Atlantic confirms that they&#8217;re ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/off-new-england-warming-ocean-drives-fish-away-from-shore-_-and-market-bins-226604/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Off New England, warming ocean drives fish away from shore _ and market bins</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Creditors withdraw motion seeking examiner in FairPoint Communications bankruptcy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Creditors withdraw motion in FairPoint bankruptcy

PORTLAND, Maine — Bondholders who are owed more than $550 million by FairPoint Communications Inc. have withdrawn a motion asking a bankruptcy judge to appoint an examiner to investigate factors leading to FairPoint&#8217;s Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
A creditor committee claimed on Oct. 30 that FairPoint misrepresented its recovery prospects .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/creditors-withdraw-motion-seeking-examiner-in-fairpoint-communications-bankruptcy-226231/">Creditors withdraw motion seeking examiner in FairPoint Communications bankruptcy</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Man named to head commission to boost economies in northern parts of Maine, Vt., NH and NY</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine man nominated to head northern border panel

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine man has been nominated to become the federal co-chairperson of a commission that aims to create jobs and boost the economy in the northern reaches of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York.
The White House announced Tuesday that it has nominated Sandy Blitz .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/man-named-to-head-commission-to-boost-economies-in-northern-parts-of-maine-vt-nh-and-ny-225961/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Man named to head commission to boost economies in northern parts of Maine, Vt., NH and NY</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>For Maine troop greeters who have aged along with 2 wars, every day is Veterans Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:49:46 +0000</pubDate>
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Intrepid Maine troop greeters age along with wars

BANGOR, Maine — Jerry Mundy rarely misses an opportunity to extend his hand and offer thanks to young soldiers and Marines returning home, or departing for the war zone, during their brief layovers at the nation&#8217;s easternmost major airport, a refueling hub for military transports.
Even when jolted out .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/for-maine-troop-greeters-who-have-aged-along-with-2-wars-every-day-is-veterans-day-225162/">Source &nbsp;: For Maine troop greeters who have aged along with 2 wars, every day is Veterans Day</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Documentary on Maine&#8217;s troop greeters, who never miss opportunities to say thanks, goes to PBS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Documentary on Maine troop greeters to air on PBS

BANGOR, Maine — Jerry Mundy rarely misses an opportunity to extend his hand and offer thanks to young soldiers and Marines returning home, or departing for the war zone, during their brief layovers at the nation&#8217;s easternmost major airport, a refueling hub for military transports.
Even when jolted ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/documentary-on-maines-troop-greeters-who-never-miss-opportunities-to-say-thanks-goes-to-pbs-225083/" title="Documentary on Maine&#8217;s troop greeters, who never miss opportunities to say thanks, goes to PBS">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Documentary zeros in on Maine&#8217;s troop greeters, who never miss an opportunity to say thanks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Documentary focuses on Maine troop greeters

BANGOR, Maine — A volunteer group that has greeted each and every troop flight at Maine&#8217;s Bangor International Airport since 2003 is about to get some major exposure.
A documentary &#8220;The Way We Get By&#8221; focusing on three of the troop greeters will be shown for a national audience for the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/documentary-zeros-in-on-maines-troop-greeters-who-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-say-thanks-225060/" title="Documentary zeros in on Maine&#8217;s troop greeters, who never miss an opportunity to say thanks">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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3-state meeting with FairPoint postponed
PORTLAND, Maine — Legislative leaders from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont have postponed a three-state meeting with FairPoint Communications to discuss the company&#8217;s bankruptcy proceedings.

Lawmakers, consumer advocates, union leaders and others from the three states had planned to meet with FairPoint representatives in Concord, N.H., on Thursday. FairPoint filed for bankruptcy .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/northern-new-england-lawmakers-postpone-meeting-with-fairpoint-officials-224799/">Northern New England lawmakers postpone meeting with FairPoint officials</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Paterson calls for action on deficit, same-sex marriage during address to state Legislature</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:42:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Paterson calls for action on deficit, gay marriage

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson has urged lawmakers to give final approval to a same-sex marriage bill when they convene in a special session Tuesday.
This announcement comes a week after a Maine referendum soundly repealed that state&#8217;s new same-sex marriage law.
Although he can require the Legislature consider .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/paterson-calls-for-action-on-deficit-same-sex-marriage-during-address-to-state-legislature-223672/">Paterson calls for action on deficit, same-sex marriage during address to state Legislature</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Casino group collects 99,000 signatures in support of plan to build in western Maine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Group collects 99,000 signatures for Maine casino

PORTLAND, Maine — A group that wants to build a resort and casino in western Maine says it has collected 99,000 signatures seeking to put the proposal to a statewide vote.
Black Bear Entertainment LLC spokesman Peter Martin says the signatures were gathered in just 20 days. He said residents ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/casino-group-collects-99000-signatures-in-support-of-plan-to-build-in-western-maine-223641/">Casino group collects 99,000 signatures in support of plan to build in western Maine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Even as Maine voters quash same-sex marriage law, NY Senate may vote same-sex marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:04:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gormley</dc:creator>
		
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NY Senate could vote on same-sex law
ALBANY, N.Y. — Advocates for same-sex marriage are hitting New York&#8217;s state capital hard, trying to sway the few votes needed for final legislative approval of the bill in a special session Tuesday.

This comes a week after a Maine referendum soundly repealed that state&#8217;s new same-sex marriage law.
What appears .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/even-as-maine-voters-quash-same-sex-marriage-law-ny-senate-may-vote-same-sex-marriage-223560/">Even as Maine voters quash same-sex marriage law, NY Senate may vote same-sex marriage</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine casino seeks state regulatory approval for new type of slot machine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine casino seeks OK for new slot machine

BANGOR, Maine — Hollywood Slots wants to add a new type of slot machine, but Maine&#8217;s Gambling Control Board has delayed making a decision on whether to allow it.
The Bangor casino is seeking approval for a so-called &#8220;hosted&#8221; slot machine, which mimics table card games.
The machines are automated ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-casino-seeks-state-regulatory-approval-for-new-type-of-slot-machine-223313/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Maine casino seeks state regulatory approval for new type of slot machine</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gay marriage foes win in Maine and California with message about schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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Gay marriage foes win with message about schools

SAN FRANCISCO — 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.
Voters seemed to be swayed by the message, both in Maine and in last year&#8217;s gay marriage battle .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gay-marriage-foes-win-in-maine-and-california-with-message-about-schools-221015/" title="Gay marriage foes win in Maine and California with message about schools">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wind-power company says western Maine site is too windy for proposed wind turbines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Developer: Proposed wind farm site is too windy

RUMFORD, Maine — A wind-power company says a western Maine site it&#8217;s been looking at is too windy for turbines.
First Wind&#8217;s Matthew Kearns told a public meeting in Rumford on Thursday that its proposed Longfellow wind farm on Black Mountain and North and South Twin mountains may not ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wind-power-company-says-western-maine-site-is-too-windy-for-proposed-wind-turbines-220965/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Wind-power company says western Maine site is too windy for proposed wind turbines</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Local elected officials unanimously endorse casino-resort proposal in western Maine town</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:33:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Local officials endorse casino in western Maine

OXFORD, Maine — Elected officials in Oxford have endorsed by a 5-0 vote a proposal to build a resort and casino in the western Maine town.
The Board of Selectmen voted Thursday night to support the plan put forth by Black Bear Entertainment LLC. The company is gathering signatures to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/local-elected-officials-unanimously-endorse-casino-resort-proposal-in-western-maine-town-220814/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Local elected officials unanimously endorse casino-resort proposal in western Maine town</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal government: Fish known for its ugly mug and protruding teeth doesn&#8217;t need protection</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Wolffish doesn&#8217;t need federal protection
PORTLAND, Maine — A deep-water fish that&#8217;s known as much for its ugly mug as its ability to gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps won&#8217;t be getting federal protection after all.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Friday that the Atlantic wolffish isn&#8217;t in danger of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-government-fish-known-for-its-ugly-mug-and-protruding-teeth-doesnt-need-protection-220806/" title="Federal government: Fish known for its ugly mug and protruding teeth doesn&#8217;t need protection">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>How same-sex marriage foes won in Maine and California: Make the issue about schools</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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Schools emerge as new tactic in gay marriage votes

SAN FRANCISCO — In one ad after another, voters in California and Maine were besieged with images of what would supposedly happen if same-sex marriage were legal: Students on a field trip to a lesbian wedding, elementary kids gobbling up books featuring gay couples, kindergartners learning about .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/how-same-sex-marriage-foes-won-in-maine-and-california-make-the-issue-about-schools-220778/">How same-sex marriage foes won in Maine and California: Make the issue about schools</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for same-sex marriage loss in Maine; conservatives rejoice</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Leff</dc:creator>
		
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Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for loss in Maine
SAN FRANCISCO — Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering ads — and President Barack Obama&#8217;s lack of engagement — for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage debate.
Conservatives, in contrast, ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gay-leaders-blame-tv-ads-obama-for-same-sex-marriage-loss-in-maine-conservatives-rejoice-218221/">Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for same-sex marriage loss in Maine; conservatives rejoice</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries as voters OK medical marijuana expansion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries

PORTLAND, Maine — Voters approved a referendum making Maine the fifth state to allow retail pot dispensaries, but medical marijuana advocates say it won&#8217;t become like California, where hundreds of marijuana shops have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.
California, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island allow for ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-becomes-5th-state-to-allow-pot-dispensaries-as-voters-ok-medical-marijuana-expansion-218124/">Maine becomes 5th state to allow pot dispensaries as voters OK medical marijuana expansion</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ray Henry</dc:creator>
		
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Economist: RI unemployment to peak near 14 percent

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The unemployment rate in Rhode Island will continue climbing and peak at 13.8 percent next year even as layoffs taper off, an economist told state budget officials Wednesday.
Unemployment stood at 13 percent in September but will keep rising then crest sometime between April and June, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/economist-predicts-ri-unemployment-rate-peaks-near-14-percent-next-year-jobs-return-slowly-217939/">Read more : Economist predicts RI unemployment rate peaks near 14 percent next year, jobs return slowly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine utility Bangor Hydro Electric reports copper wire theft from substation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine utility reports copper theft from substation

BANGOR, Maine — Bangor Hydro Electric Co. says copper wire&#8217;s been stolen from one of its substations.
Utility crews finished making repairs from an earlier wire theft on Friday evening. When they returned Monday, work crews discovered the thieves had returned to steal the newly installed copper wire from the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-utility-bangor-hydro-electric-reports-copper-wire-theft-from-substation-217858/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Maine utility Bangor Hydro Electric reports copper wire theft from substation</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums, approve medical marijuana dispensaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums

PORTLAND, Maine — Despite living in one of the nation&#8217;s most heavily taxed states, Maine voters on Tuesday soundly rejected proposals that would have reduced automobile excise taxes and put limits on future increases on state and local government spending and taxes.
Mainers also approved a ballot question that expands the state&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-voters-reject-tax-cutting-referendums-approve-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-217821/">Source article &nbsp;: Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums, approve medical marijuana dispensaries</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maine Gay Marriage Law Opposed By Voters</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shantanu</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Maine- Maine gay marriage law is not expected to turn in favor of the gay community. According to the reports of the sources, the opponents of the gay marriage claimed victory and the new state law of legalizing gay marriage would not be approved in the state. The Legislature though passed the law of same .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/maine-gay-marriage-law-opposed-by-voters-217420/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Maine Gay Marriage Law Opposed By Voters</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Disappointment, not joy, fills Maine ballroom where gay marriage party was planned</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Curran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dejection fills ballroom after gay marriage vote
PORTLAND, Maine — Cecelia Burnett and Ann Swanson had already set their wedding date. When they joined about 1,000 other gay marriage supporters for an election night party in a Holiday Inn ballroom, they hoped to celebrate the vote that would make it possible.

Instead, they went home at midnight, .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/disappointment-not-joy-fills-maine-ballroom-where-gay-marriage-party-was-planned-217276/">Disappointment, not joy, fills Maine ballroom where gay marriage party was planned</a>.]]></description>
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