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Stocks soar as U.S., European governments take action to prop up banks, spur lending
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Press Herald Post: Blogger Elizabeth Kellett, married to a lobsterman for 30 years, sees the current price crunch through a personal prism.
Watch & Listen ELECTIONS 2008: Watch endorsement interviews in the U.S. Senate and 1st Congressional District races.
ORANGE LAUNCH: Watch how local students are using oranges to learn about the Saco River.

MAINE MARATHON Watch video from the race.

NOORA'S JOURNEY: Noora Afif Abdulhameed celebrates her 7th birthday.
King Middle School sixth-graders went to USM to encourage students to vote. See Justin Ellis' report.




Maine bankers open to Bush stock-buying plan
However, some are wary about government interference and its potential for the industry.

Foes Collins, Allen take in more than $1.5 million from financial sector
Figures show the big role of banking, investment, insurance and real estate interests.

Report: H1B visa program flawed
Homeland Security finds that tens of thousands of visas have been granted under false pretenses.

Obama pushes plan to boost economy
The Democratic candidate calls for a moratorium on home foreclosures and a tax break for businesses.

GOP targets Maine votes with Palin's Bangor stop
The McCain campaign wants all four of Maine's electoral votes, not just the one for the 2nd District.

Plaques will recognize city's Chinese heritage
Events including a walking tour and the placement of the first of 20 markers are planned Saturday.

Pro-casino PAC outspends opponents by almost 18-1
All of its $522,029 for ads is from the Las Vegas firm that wants to build in Oxford.

Researcher calls for focus on climate change
UMaine's Paul Mayewski says voters should pay more attention to the issue of global warming.

Senate District 11: Political newcomer challenges veteran
Former House member Gerald Davis and Jeanne Hulit disagree about school consolidation.

Senate District 12: Two seek to upend longtime incumbent
Bill Diamond wants more business incentives; Thomas Golebiewski wants to end Dirigo.

House District 102: Democrat Shaw unopposed as Moore drops out of race
Rep. Gary Moore's name is on the ballot, but he has suspended his campaign.

House District 106: Candidates call for tax cuts, consolidation
Webster favors cuts in government to balance the budget; Davis hopes to stimulate job growth.

Luxury vacation home shingled with bark
The new house on top of Powder Ridge in Newry uses a natural product that's popular out West.

 Business Tuesday
Lobsters sold for $3.50 each to support local fishing fleet
The industry is hurting as consumer demand falls and fishermen cope with high fuel and bait costs.


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Maine's Toll Five years in Iraq; U.S. deaths hit 4000.
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