1 hr ago | WMTW-TV Auburn
Fire Danger High In Maine Today
The danger of forest fires in Maine has increased, and state officials are urging residents to leave their burn piles alone for now. via WMTW-TV Auburn
6 hrs ago | The Citizen
Maine's Allen to support Obama
“But I believe it's in the best interest of the country.”
U.S. Rep. Tom Allen threw his support behind Sen. Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential nominee and said Monday it's time for the Democratic primary campaign to come to a "graceful end." Allen, a ... via The Citizen
Yesterday | The Citizen
Maine's Franco-Americans barely notice Quebec anniversary
It was in July 1608 -- 12 years before the Pilgrims came to Plymouth, Massachusetts -- that French settlers migrated to what became the capital of New France. via The Citizen
Sunday | Sun-Journal
Mainers expected to spend tax rebates on necessities
“TAX REFUNDS SPENT WISELY HERE.”
About 750,000 individuals and couples in Maine are expected to receive more than $500 million in economic stimulus checks. via Sun-Journal
Saturday | WLBZ
Friday May 9 | The Capital Letter
Has Big Media Global Warming Bias Begun to Endanger the Public?
“There are people who are losing their property, their homes and their livelihoods”
"This winters [sic] near-record snowfall has created a flood potential that is above normal," began a news advisory released by the Maine River Flow Advisor Commission on March 6th. via The Capital Letter
Friday May 9 | The Boston Globe
Former Maine ski resort exec launches wood-pellet venture
“But if it pans out the way Otten thinks it will, the returns will be better. Entrepreneurs love that kind of environment.”
With oil prices continuing to rise, a former ski industry mogul and part-owner of the Boston Red Sox has started a venture that aims to convert thousands of home heating systems in the Northeast from oil to ... via The Boston Globe
Thursday May 8 | NewsTimesLive.com
Maine airport director takes job in Conn.
The director of Portland International Jetport in Maine is stepping down to take a similar job at Connecticut's largest airport. via NewsTimesLive.com
Wednesday May 7 | Village Soup
School budgets will pass or fail at polls
“They thought that, in and of itself, would force school committees to be more fiscally responsible.”
AUGUSTA : Mainers in all cities and towns are being asked to approve local school budgets at the voting booth this year, with many referendums scheduled this month or on the same day as the June 10 primary. via Village Soup
Wednesday May 7 | WCSH-TV Portland
When it costs more than $50 for a tank of gas you want to make sure you get what you pay for. via WCSH-TV Portland







