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Pingree among 54 new members of U.S. House
As the 111th Congress convenes, the Democrat from Maine's 1st District, gets a key role in representing Maine shipyard interests.

Demand outpaces colleges' budget
The recession accelerates applications at community colleges, which will have to turn away some Mainers.

Keep minor crimes out of court, issue tickets, police told
The short-staffed district attorney orders the policy change, even forsome who drive after suspension.

Lottery ticket sales take a dive
With the recession, lottery revenues are down nationwide and Maine is no exception.

Agents analyze evidence from fires
A fire in York was arson, and the state looks for a connection to a fire at a Yarmouth business center.

BILL NEMITZShow casts businesses a lifeline

City turns to new bidder for pier plan
Portland city councilors vote to negotiate the $160 million development with Ocean Properties.

Parents protest mental health service cuts
State House: Families urge lawmakers to not cut funding to the alliance on mental illness.

Dispatches

Citgo halts free heating oil for poor
The Venezuelan oil subsidiary donated $100 million worth of heating oil last year.

Bridge fix delayed, debated
Work on the historic Memorial Bridge is put off to study other options

Murder suspect fights to suppress evidence
Ryan Muncey is charged with stabbing to death Casey Stanley in Auburn on the night of June 11.

Lighthouse to exhibit telescope
The rare brass telescope once was used to watch for shipwrecks off the Down East coast of Maine.

Man enters guilty plea for his part in drug ring
The Aroostook County resident was part of a ring that distributed marijuana across the state.

Bruce Roberts Toy Fund tops $187,000 to date

Forecasters calling for more snow Wednesday
The Weather Service says we could see anywhere from 3 to 6 inches – just enough for shoveling.

Feature Obituary: Timothy Rumery, 15, loved history, swimming, computer games

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