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4 hrs ago | Victoria Advocate

McCain vies for spotlight as rival tours war zone

Photo Credit: AP Photo Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and former President George H.W. Bush, speak at a news conference at the Busc family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, Monday, ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, South Portland, ME, Portland Metro, Kennebunkport, ME

9 hrs ago | Victoria Advocate

McCain vies for spotlight as rival tours war zone

Photo Credit: AP Photo Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and former President George H.W. Bush, speak at a news conference at the Busc family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, Monday, ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, South Portland, ME, Portland Metro, Kennebunkport, ME

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Minor League News

Connecticut Defenders Clobber Portland Sea Dogs 18-6 - AA, Eastern League

Connecticut Defenders Clobber Portland Sea Dogs 18-6 - AA, Eastern League Portland, ME - The Connecticut Defenders spoiled game two of the Big Papi era, clobbering the Portland Sea Dogs 18-6 on Tuesday night at ...

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The Portland Phoenix

Darfur Rebel Leader to Visit Portland Saturday

As Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir, wraps up a rare visit to war-torn Darfur -- where he is accused by the international community of being an accomplice in ethnic cleansing and genocide there -- a leader of ...

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WCSH-TV Portland

Portland Housing Complex Opens In Bayside Neighborhood

Portland's Bayside neighborhood is in the midst of a transformation which includes more affordable housing.

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Thu Jul 24, 2008

WCSH-TV Portland

Portland Receives Visitors From Its Sister City

Portland is receiving visitors from its sister city half-way around the world. Sixteen teenagers and 2 chaperones from Shinagawa, Japan will be in town for the next two weeks.

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Sun-Journal

O.A.R. headed for Portland

O.A.R. is gearing up to hit the road this summer in support of its recently released studio album, "All Sides," with the tour including a stop Sept.

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Massillon Independent

Dear Heloise: A formula for bath salts

Dear Heloise: I cannot find my recipe for BATH SALTS. Can you please reprint it for me? - R. Worsley, Delhi, La.

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

WMTW-TV Auburn

Man Arrested After Standoff In Cape Elizabeth

A woman accusing her boyfriend of assaulting her turned into much more late Tuesday afternoon.

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Minor League News

Portland Sea Dogs Defeat Portland Sea Dogs 8-2 - AA, Eastern League

Portland Sea Dogs Defeat Portland Sea Dogs 8-2 - AA, Eastern League PORTLAND, ME- The Sea Dogs came out swinging as the Defenders came out booting in an ugly 8-2 loss to Portland on Monday night.

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WLBZ

Wednesday - July 23, 2008

Gretchen Libby is an Executive Producer at Industrial Light and Magic. For more information visit: INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC The recipe for Yassa, or Lemon-Chicken, can be found on the 207 Kitchen section of our ...

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Telegram & Gazette

Sen. Collins: Navy scrapping stealth destroyer

PORTLAND, Maine- The Navy has decided to scrap its newest destroyer model after the first two are built in shipyards in Maine and Mississippi, Sen.

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Related Topix: Portland Metro, US News, Susan Collins, US Politics, US Senate, Republican

Tue Jul 22, 2008

HendersonvilleNews.com

McCain insists he was right, Obama wrong on Iraq

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., makes a campaign stop at the Maine Military Museum in South Portland, Maine, Monday, July 21, 2008.

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Concord Monitor

Maine

Soaring gas prices played a role in a 28 percent gain in ridership for Amtrak's Downeaster during the latest fiscal year, and operators of the Portland, Maine-to-Boston service are looking at options to ...

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Down East

Portland Farmers' Markets Two Times the Fun

With so many farms in the area, summer eating is all about what's fresh. While I am all for the concept of Community Supported Agriculture where you purchase a share of a harvest, I can't quite commit to the ...

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

WCSH-TV Portland

McCain Visits South Portland And Kennebunkport

Republican Senator John McCain spoke in South Portland and in Kennebunkport Monday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Kennebunkport, ME, South Portland, ME, Portland Metro

Sun Jul 20, 2008

WCSH-TV Portland

July 21, 2008

Republican Presidential candidate John McCain will be at the Maine Military Museum in South Portland on Monday, July 21.

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

WCSH-TV Portland

Portland Jetport Posts Record Numbers

Portland International Jetport says passenger traffic grew by nearly 12 percent during the fiscal year that ended June 30, making it the fastest growing airport in New England.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Sun-Journal

Portland cargo facility idled

The future looks uncertain for Portland's International Marine Terminal and its container-handling operation, which was closed last week after barge service was suspended.

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Related Topix: Old Town, ME, Portland Metro, Auburn, ME, Lewiston Metro

The Portland Phoenix

Portland Women's Center will be a reality

A center for homeless women in Portland will be built despite neighbors' complaints, Avesta Housing and Preble Street announced today.

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Portland, Maine is located in Cumberland County and is part of the Portland Metro Area. Zip codes in Portland, ME include 04103, 04102, and 04101.

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