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Gov. Baldacci Discusses Cuts In Radio Address
Gov. John Baldacci said there were no easy choices in the cuts he ordered this week in the first step toward addressing a $140 million-plus budget shortfall.
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Maine pension assets lose $3B
Maine's general fund shortfall for the present fiscal year will be $140 million, close to the worst expectations of state revenue experts, officials said Friday as new unemployment figures reflected the ...
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Maine Budget Shortfall Pegged At $146 Million
It's official. Maine's revenue shortfall for the present fiscal year is close to the worst expectations of state economists.
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Maine county region's lone McCain stronghold
There are 65 counties in New England. Only one - Piscataquis County in northern Maine - went for Republican John McCain in the Nov.
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More Mainers Looking for Assistance
Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicate 13.3% Maine households were having difficulty getting adequate food even before the economic slowdown.
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Cuts hit schools, services
Gov. John Baldacci on Wednesday ordered nearly $80 million in curtailments in state programs, with education and human services programs absorbing the bulk of the impact of cutbacks that result from an ailing ...
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Baldacci Announces Cuts
Gov. John Baldacci is ordering nearly $80 million in curtailments in state programs, with education and human services programs absorbing the bulk of the impact.
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Maine recounts called off
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Mainers Adjust To New License Rules
New rules to get or renew a Maine license or state identification card went into effect Monday.
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Mainer Sheds 140 Pounds To Be Accepted By Marines
A Lewiston man who shed 140 pounds in order to join the Marines is headed to Parris Island, S.C., to begin boot camp.
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Gov. Baldacci To Visit Toronto For Trade Mission
Gov. John Baldacci is headed to Toronto later this week as part of a two-day trade mission to Canada.
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In Maine, bishop pans gay marriage
In Maine, bishop pans gay marriage PORTLAND, Maine - The leader of Maine's Roman Catholic diocese issued a letter to be read at weekend Masses opposing gay marriage.
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Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Hosts Manuscript Pitch Session:...
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Hosts Manuscript Pitch Session: Limited to 75 participants, Register early Released 11/12/08 Do you have a manuscript or book proposal? Are you looking for a publisher or ...
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Recount upholds result of Maine state Senate race
4 election had Simpson, of Auburn, unseating Snowe-Mello, of Poland, 10,019 votes to 9,917 votes.
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New Restrictions To Get Maine Driver's License
The second of two state laws adopted in April to tighten regulations for getting a driver's license goes into effect Monday in Maine.
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Hannah Pingree nominated for speaker
State House Hannah Pingree nominated for speaker Maine House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, D-North Haven, smiles as she is congratulated for her nomination as speaker of the house for the upcoming two-year ...
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Former UMaine student arrested on hacking charges
Dentist: Taxpayers shouldna TMt Former UMaine student arrested on hacking charges ORONO, Maine a ' A former University of Maine student who may have illegally gained access to more than 200 University of Maine ...
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Ministers Express Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Maine
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Maine Voters Deliver Strong Message On Taxes
After a couple of failed attempts, tax foes finally mustered a victory in a statewide referendum to rein in taxes in Maine.
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Parties elect legislative leaders; Weston not returned as minority leader
AUGUSTA : Republicans and Democrats in the Maine Senate installed leaders Monday, Nov.
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