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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIONThe Associated Press The Associated Press Democrats poised to formally nominate Obama
Sen. Hillary Clinton, his onetime rival, may be the one who calls for his nomination.
Maine delegates pitch unity at convention, see more to be done
They cite the wisdom of having both Clintons speak at the gathering.

It 'must be' Obama
Hillary Clinton urges her reluctant supporters to unite behind her onetime rival for president.

For bankruptcy filers, catching up can take decades
A study finds the fresh start comes with a price: many years of trailing their counterparts financially.

Parents seek standoff answers
They want to know why officers didn't use non- lethal methods to subdue their son, who had a knife.

Peabody to close its AIDS housing
As use of the facility drops off, Peabody center turns its efforts to services and funding independent living.

Panel of 20 will assist search for school chief
Once appointed, they'll have the job of interviewing candidates for superintendent chosen by the Portland School Committee,

City may make smokers wait till later to light up
Portland's proposal would restrict the hours when smoking is allowed on outdoor restaurant patios.

TV ad aims for repeal of Dirigo beverage tax
Taxing soda, flavored water, beer and wine isn't the way to fund a health program, a business coalition says.

Funding cutbacks hurt care facilities
The state has stopped paying assisted living facilities to hold beds for hospitalized residents.

Lack of funding may sink buoys
The network could lose several weather buoys if private money can't make up a federal shortfall.

Scientist, volunteers save life of loon tangled in fishing line
A summer resident of central Maine sounds the alarm after noticing the bird's unusual behavior.

Close to Home: Reaching out with art
St. Andrew's Church uses the event to benefit nonprofit groups in the midcoast area.

Close to Home: Mysterious postcards
An anonymous traveler has sent the Riverton Raccoons 77 messages from all over the globe.

Close to Home: Still twirling after all these years
Linda Ladakakos started the Saco Jets in 1963, and she still teaches and leads the baton twirler group.

Public gets first look at mill district plan
Uncertainties surrounding WestPoint Stevens and MERC cloud the plan to develop an "urban village."

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Tight times, priceless opportunity
Smart parents don't count on the classroom to give kids the schooling they need in handling money.


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UPDATE: MERC talks ongoing, no deal yet 5:19 PM
Visa scam in Maine 4:35 PM
Portland interim school chief may seek post 4:33 PM
Portland police charge man in robbery 3:33 PM
UPDATE: Joyce McLain exhumation scheduled Thursday 3:15 PM
Police warn of phone scam 2:31 PM
Saco developer wants to purchase MERC 1:47 PM
Teacher of the Year finalists named 12:41 PM
Fire at Bath Iron Works painting facility 12:20 PM
Standish to hire new fire chief 11:46 AM
Former Saco mayor sues MERC 11:21 AM
New trial sought for Dechaine 11:07 AM
Yarmouth seeking council candidates 9:49 AM
Obama picks up Maine supporters 9:33 AM
Designated driver campaign announced 9:32 AM
County officials prepare for winter heat emergency 9:32 AM
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Federal funds coming to Maine 9:32 AM
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