NEWS
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Jill Brady/Staff Photographer Jill Brady/Staff Photographer Tapping in to beer fest
The 16th edition of the annual event produces another sellout
DEVELOPING NEWS
News updates from around Maine

Historic health care bill passes in House
A compromise brokered Friday night on the volatile issue of abortion finally secures the needed votes.

Strong feelings persist after marriage vote
Residents of the state say the yearlong debate and vote changed Maine, for better or worse.

FairPoint creditors call for an investigation of finances
A motion filed in New York questions decision-making by the telecom's managers.

Vulnerable veterans get solid assistance
Homeless veterans are given a ride to the VA center, plus clothes, boots, a coat and advice.

Midcoast Route 1 plan makes some headway
A group of communities that want to retain the corridor's character will get $500,000 from MDOT.

Owner seeks permit to reopen topless cafe
A 12- by 60-foot trailer is set up to house the Vassalboro business that was torched in June.

Families getting few answers about response to fatal accidents
The 911 calls were mishandled, say the families of Darren Duncan and Amanda Edwards.

Tapping in to beer fest
The 16th edition of the annual event produces another sellout

Sanford mill: Unpolished gem or albatross?
Risk, potential weighed as auction approaches

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