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

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

TABOR's advocates speak out in capital

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Saco mayor and challenger have plenty of experience
Roland Michaud and Ronald Morton see the need to be conservative but differ on specifics.

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

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

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.

Dispatches

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

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

CLYNK's customers complain of changes
The bottle redemption service at Hannaford stores cuts staff and now serves only account holders.

Scout ready for biggest test: Saves brother's life

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.

Feature Obituary: Bill Mitchell, 78, ran hunting lodge for many years

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

THE BIG EASEL: ONE TANK DOWN

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