NEWS
Saturday, November 21, 2009
DEVELOPING NEWS
News updates from around Maine

A mark in dirt, an alert cop, and girl found
A Topsham teenager is rescued from a ravine after being trapped in her crashed car for two days.

Governor's order pares spending by $63 million
Most of the cuts will come from social services and state aid to schools, and more are on the way.

Lawsuit contends TD Bank aided Florida lawyer in Ponzi scheme
Investors say bank actions made illicit deals appear legitimate. Bank officials deny the allegations.

Chief: Charge school aide who had gun
James Craig says he wants to send a message that having a permit carries responsibilities.

City high schools seek alternative to accreditation
Administrators plan to use organizations they say can more accurately assess schools with greater frequency and at lower cost.

Elaborate money scam ends with guilty pleas
A 30-year-old medical student admits to bank fraud and ID theft, hoping for a shorter sentence.

Shoppers gobbling up turkeys at lowest prices in years
Low prices are not uncommon for the season, but 40 cents a pound? 'Amazing.'

Paving company faces shutdown threat
RC and Sons says it wants to address its Augusta neighbors' complaints of noise, odors and traffic.

Much more to America than war and politics
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian will provide a glimpse into his next book during a lecture Sunday.

Turbine setbacks leave towns twisting in the wind
Saco's windmill didn't deliver enough power, Kittery's unit broke, and the manufacturer is now in bankruptcy court.

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