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Monday, November 23, 2009

Health care bill leaves senators at odds
Liberal-leaning Democrats warn party leaders not to bend on the public option; centrists still have doubts.

Medicaid bill plan worries providers
The director of DHHS says a new payment system will be properly tested before the switch is made in 2010.

Making wreaths isn't quite the snap it appears to be
Maine at Work: Staff Writer Ray Routhier discovers he's all thumbs when he takes part in a seasonal Maine tradition.

Fireman looks for acquittal in second sex case
Cleared of sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl, Craig Rawnsley is slated to face more counts next month.

Advocates hope contest stimulates upgrades to beach
A competition yields eight proposals to improve East End Beach, which is widely seen as an eyesore.

Same-sex marriage critic opposes effort to pull social work license
The man is entitled to his views, the complaint says, but he has no right to comment as a social worker.

Richard L. Hatch, donor to many causes, dies at 91
The philanthropist preserved 1,910 acres in Phippsburg and gave more than $1 million to Maine Medical Center.

Woman rescued during attempts to jump off bridge
Casco Bay Bridge traffic is diverted for 90 minutes Sunday as police negotiate with her.

Falconer-bird pairs carry out old tradition
A Wiscasset man takes pride in working with birds of prey to flush out traditional game.

Trust aims to save orchard from developers
A Belfast group is brokering a deal to buy Kents Hill Orchard to preserve it as farmland.

Man faces charges in apparent kidnapping hoax
Daniel Chute of Old Town and Raymond faces up to a year in prison in Saturday's incident in Bangor.

'Most wonderful time of year' arrives early for Sidney couple
The home of Delores and George Knight reflects their passion for the Christmas holiday season.

Doctor's body discovered following fall on mountain
The physician is described as an experienced hiker who was familiar with the Tuckerman Ravine area.

Panel seeks uniform policy for Social Security numbers
State agency protocols vary on collecting and storing the numbers, which are key data for ID thieves.

First to arrive, last to leave
Navy Patrol Squadron 26 bids farewell to the Brunswick base

Veggie season keeps growing
Demand for locally grown food has farmers building greenhouses and trying cool-weather varieties.