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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

DEVELOPING NEWS

Skowhegan wins rodeo challenges 8:19 PM

Beliveau honored by France 5:54 PM

Wandering cows bring complaints 5:41 PM

Downtown skateboarding under review 5:15 PM

Car crashes into Sanford furniture store 5:07 PM

Senate votes to halt oil purchases for strategic reserve 4:14 PM

Maine Marine Patrol to search for missing lobsterman 4:08 PM

UPDATE: Van Buren border station to reopen 3:50 PM

Road damage delays Baxter park opening 3:31 PM

Cape Elizabeth school budget: Too high or too low? 3:29 PM

Low turnout reported for Portland school budget vote 3:14 PM

UPDATE: Fire destroys home in Wells 2:40 PM

Suit calls for Kennebec salmon protection 2:31 PM

Portland police investigating baby's injuries 2:16 PM

Accused arsonist back in jail 2:11 PM

Fishermen will search for lobsterman 1:17 PM

Funds donated to help flood victims 1:01 PM

BIW union leaders sue international union 12:26 PM

Traffic alert: Westbrook main breaks 11:41 AM

Maine ski resorts have record visits 11:18 AM

Maine stations win Emmy awards 10:56 AM

Irving stores will get new look, name 10:42 AM

Fatal shooting reported on reservation 10:10 AM

Forest fire danger increases in Maine 10:03 AM

Bangor councilor allegedly steals groceries 9:53 AM

Suit filed to protect Atlantic salmon 9:51 AM

Rangeley man pleads guilty to child porn 9:32 AM

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News updates from around Maine

Kittery captain feared drowned
The lobsterman's son and another crewman are rescued from an island after their boat capsizes.

Julie N oil spill fund looking for worthy cause
A cleanup fund set up after the 1996 spill still holds $350,000.

Rep. Allen endorses Obama bid
Election 2008: Allen's support helps to widen Obama's superdelegate lead over Hillary Clinton.

Cote says work on energy issues, Army service equip him for office
Election 2008: The lawyer, Guard member and political neophyte touts his 'real-world' experience.

Music with a message
The Merasi, from India's class of untouchables, get respect as they play in other countries.

Documents provide an account of boy's death
Pamela Henderson of Harrison says that she fell asleep in the bathtub with her infant son.

Reiche Branch library may get reprieve
The branch in Portland's West End will stay open if city councilors restore $30,000 in the budget.

Saint Joseph's hires president from within
After a nationwide search, the college appoints its interim president to the job.

Condo-hotel proposed for Ft. McKinley
Developers are looking to redevelop the old barracks and hospital.

Dispatches

Film festival to honor Turturro
Actor John Turturro will accept the Mid-Life Achievement Award on July 17 in Waterville.

King, Allen postpone fundraiser
Stephen King's comments criticizing the Army alter plans for a Bangor event to support Rep. Tom Allen.

FEATURE OBITUARY: Willine Twombly, 84, 'a natural teacher' and mother of seven

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DOWN TO EARTH

Down To Earth is a new blog by John Richardson that keeps tabs on the environment beat at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram.
Time, finally, to ditch the car?
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