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GOP hoping for some election sunshine...Maine same-sex vote draws activists from out of state

Republicans are hoping for something to crow about at the end of a light election day.

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

WCSH-TV Portland

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.

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Sat Nov 07, 2009

Victoria Advocate

Peter Wolf to perform with Portland Symphony

Originally published November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m., updated November 7, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. PORTLAND, Maine a ' Rocker Peter Wolf says he's looking forward to trying some home-brewed beer and good wine when he arrives in Maine for a gig with the Portland Symphony Orchestra.

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WLBZ

Portland, ME

The Red Claws announced Billy Thomas as their firstplayer. The team will play their first pre-season game on Monday, November 23rd vs.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Forecaster

Pact with South Portland firefighters contains no-layoff clause,...

Published: Nov 05, 2009 6:10 am - By Randy Billings SOUTH PORTLAND a ' The City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a two-year contract with firefighters, who will not receive across-the-board raises, but gained a no-layoff clause.

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Ballot Access News

Both Green Members of Portland, Maine City Council Re-Elected

On November 3, two Green Party city councilmembers were re-elected in Portland, Maine.

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Salon.com

Second-Class Citizens Loving and Fighting in Portland, Maine

But that's ok, because the second floor is flooded. Mike Russell Location Portland, Maine, USA Birthday July 16 Title baby vegetable murderer Company Bio I grew up in the country in Arkansas, spent 12 years in Philly, was widowed at 30, taught five years in a rough inner city high school in Philly, then moved to Maine in 2007 to be with my hubby.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 5

10/29 at 10:26 p.m. Pressley Neil, 41, was arrested on a warrant on Anthoine Street by Officer Jeffrey Pooler.

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WMTW-TV Auburn

2 Arrested In Portland Bank Robberies

Police arrested two men Wednesday in connection with a number of bank robberies in Portland.

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The State

Gay leaders blame TV ads, Obama for loss in Maine

Stunned and angry, national gay rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering ads - and President Barack Obama's lack of engagement - for a bitter election setback in Maine that could alter the dynamics for both sides in the gay-marriage debate.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Edge San Francisco

Activists express shock, anger, after Maine marriage referendum passes

Jesse Connolly gives a grim yet unofficial announcement regarding the defeat on Question 1 at election night headquarters in Portland, Maine, early Wednesday morning, Nov.

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NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Fifth state to allow pot dispensaries

But medical marijuana advocates say Maine won't become like Los Angeles, where hundreds of dispensaries have popped up and come under critical scrutiny.

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WCSH-TV Portland

Portland, ME

An unusual Halloween charity race has set a world record. The organizers of the Denver Gorilla Run said the 1,061 people ran 3.5 miles dressed as gorillas.

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WCSH 6 Portland

Portland Police Searching For Robbery Suspect

Police in Portland are looking for the man they say robbed the Key Bank branch at 400 Forest Avenue on Tuesday.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

Newsday.com

Gay marriage is put to a vote in Maine

Supporters of same-sex marriage Suzanne Blackburn, left, and Ann DiMella, of Portland , prepare to set up a NO on 1 sign in Deering Oaks Park, Tuesday, Nov.

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The Forecaster

Portland council OKs financing for Congress St. project, orders...

PORTLAND a ' The City Council Monday gave the developer of a historic Congress Street building a tax break, saying renovation of the building could lead to rejuvenation of a depressed section of downtown.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

MSNBC

Stakes high in Maine gay marriage vote

Kathy Stickel joins a rally to support gay marriage rights inA Portland, Maine on Monday.

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The Forecaster

Out & About: 'Frost/Nixon' makes Maine debut in Portland

British television personality David Frost , left, and disgraced former U.S. President Richard Nixon spar on camera in Peter Morgan's "Frost/Nixon," a stage drama that has its Maine premiere at Good Theater in Portland.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

SanLuisObispo.com

Maine voters to pass judgment on gay marriage

Gay marriage has lost in every single state in which it has been put to a popular vote.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

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Portland Planning Board OKs Bayside bowling alley, tables Waynflete decision

PORTLAND a ' The Planning Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved a proposal for a bowling alley in the Bayside neighborhood, but tabled a vote on an overlay zone that would contain future growth of the Waynflete School in the city's West End.

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