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Sales of Northeast homes up 25 percent
A federal tax credit helps drive the surge, which saw the median price decline by about 3 percent.

Acidification takes growing toll on ocean life
Marine scientists in Maine and elsewhere say it threatens to do more harm than global warming.

Man treated as 'vegetative' was conscious
After 23 frustrating years, a paralyzed patient is rediagnosed and given a way to communicate.

Debt puts shoppers in Scrooge mode
In a poll, 50 percent are feeling money stress, which usually limits gift-buying.

Grudge shooting, or case of self-defense?
Jurors will begin dissecting two versions of an incident that left a Marine paralyzed from the waist down.

Portland police applaud utility of Tasers during trial run
A City Council panel votes tonight whether to advise that the city equip police with Tasers permanently.

Empty tables filled by horn o' plenty
Wayside Soup Kitchen's call for help prompts a hearty reply from donors.

Lawsuit over petition certification gets under way
The secretary of state says challengers must prove mistakes were made in certifying signatures.

MaineGeneral limits visitation in response to H1N1 outbreak
In most cases, only two healthy visitors older than 16 are permitted to visit hospital patients at a time.

Police arrest 5 suspects on drug-related charges
Police say that numerous people in past weeks sold more than 100 grams of cocaine worth $10,000.

Two trucks collide, one person dies in West Paris
A pickup truck bursts into flames after crashing into a tractor trailer truck.

Medway man charged in arson doesn't make bail
Douglas Deloge makes his first court appearance in connection with the fire at an abandoned house.

Wind energy industry picks up speed with Washington County project
Another project breaks ground in Washington County, but critics are on hand to register a protest.

Scores of languages, no barriers
The schools adjust programs as more multilingual students enroll in Portland.