Snowe reaffirms her opposition to public option
Maine's senior senator doubts that a health reform bill will get out of Congress by Christmas.
[October 31, 2009]

TABOR camps give little play to refund issue
Proponents likely don't want to muddy their message with too many details, an expert says.
[October 31, 2009]

[October 31, 2009]

Gas price hikes hurt economy's big engine
With costs up 20 cents a gallon in a month, U.S. consumers are expected to cut back on spending.
[October 31, 2009]

Swine flu-related deaths increase among children
The U.S. releases the last of its liquid Tamiflu stockpile as the CDC confirms 114 child deaths.
[October 31, 2009]

Anthem alerts physicians to nationwide data breach
The August theft of a Blue Cross employee's laptop in Chicago could affect all of Maine's doctors.
[October 31, 2009]

NPR drops claim against Stand for Marriage Maine
Challenging a political ad comes too late to be of use in the Question 1 vote on Nov. 3, officials say.
[October 31, 2009]

Biddeford mayor facing three challengers, proposal in works
Joanne Twomey wants to carry out a plan for the trash incinerator; her rivals want to see more details.
[October 31, 2009]

Biddeford candidates brace for big reduction in state aid
Seven people seek seven school board seats. But there's still a race that someone will lose.
[October 31, 2009]

Goals of rivals in Biddford's Ward 1: smart spending, school oversight
Suzanne Sexton and Jim Emerson are running for the council seat left vacant by Patricia Boston.
[October 31, 2009]

Waste incinerator, high school are key issues for Biddeford Ward 3 candidates
Matthew Hight, 46, is challenging City Councilor Clement Fleurent Nov. 3.
[October 31, 2009]

Biddeford Ward 2 opponents agree on downtown redo
A business owner and a business consultant want to help local firms and add to their numbers.
[October 31, 2009]

Saco Ward 4 newcomer, incumbent have similar views
Both council candidates say they would continue keeping a lid on spending and trying to hold down taxes.
[October 31, 2009]

Saco mayor and challenger have plenty of experience
Roland Michaud and Ronald Morton see the need to be conservative but differ on specifics.
[October 31, 2009]

Saco Ward 1 hopefuls discuss business outlook
All three council candidates see the need to preserve the 'quaintness' of the downtown while attracting development.
[October 31, 2009]

Congestion, business climate among Gorham candidates' concerns
Fiscal issues also interest two incumbents and a returning challenger who are vying for two seats.
[October 31, 2009]

Rockport gallery slashes staff, cites survival
The executive director says she'll use the winter to raise money and plan for the center's future.
[October 31, 2009]

[October 31, 2009]

Waitress spots suspect, police catch him
Sought in the shooting death of his father, Perley Goodrich Jr. is arrested at a Newport restaurant.
[October 31, 2009]

Unions await details of FairPoint plans
Maine workers expect to hear options concerning $30 million in concessions at a meeting on Sunday.
[October 31, 2009]

CLYNK's customers complain of changes
The bottle redemption service at Hannaford stores cuts staff and now serves only account holders.
[October 31, 2009]

[October 31, 2009]

Paper carrier slowly recovering from attack
Joseph Yager recalls some details about the beating he suffered, but there are still many details to fill in.
[October 31, 2009]

[October 31, 2009]

Fishermen rally against management
Some say smaller boats will be wiped out by the new sector system that takes effect May 1.
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