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Inside Standish
The 2008 Childrena s Nutcracker Theater wants to celebrate the holidays with a performance of the ballet, The Maine Nutcracker on Dec.
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Maine Lawmakers Pass Anti-Hate Order
Maine's Legislature passed a resolution denouncing acts and suggested acts of hate and violence in reaction to postelection incidents suggesting violence against President-elect Barack Obama.
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What others say: Bigotry and Obama
Every American president is at risk of an assassination attempt. But because of the historic nature of President-elect Barack Obama's victory as the first black in that office, the risk of assassination is ...
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Search is on for biggest Maine trees
Retired forester Fred Huntress Jr. of Poland Spring has a knack for finding really big trees in a state that is 90 percent forested.
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Should the state condemn the Standish 'Obama pool'?:
"I think this is wrong. It could pose more harm than good for both the irth parents and the child " "I would rather have people's true feelings out in the open and then you know how to deal with them " Should ...
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'Osama Obama Shotgun' betting condemned
Barack Obama's historic election victory last month has allegedly sparked racist incidents.
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Mukasey Collapses During Speech
Does it matter that a retired law lord now believes the British government's legal advice on the invasion of Iraq was unlawful? It does when that lawyer is Lord Bingham, the most senior judge of the modern era.
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No charges planned in Maine - shotgun pool' sign
"Hrdwkngmom: If people have followed the post and read them in their entirety, they would know " Should food stamps recipients "downeastdiva....maybe you don't realize your words that stand out..WHITES and MY ...
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The not-so secret life of racism:
My heart was pounding, not with the excitement of a thrilling trip to Disney World, but with absolutely paralyzing fear.
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Small-town store takes sick bet on Obama
A store in Standish, Maine, has come under fire after asking customers to place bets on an assassination of President-elect Barack Obama.
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What's that president-elect guy's name?
Even as WGME News 13 anchor Kim Block introduced a story about an anti-Barack Obama sign in Standish on last night's newscast, she blew the president-elect's name.
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Police Investigate Anti-Obama Sign at Store
The Secret Service has been notified about a sign that was allegedly posted in a Maine convenience store... Police have been notified about a sign posted at a Standish convenience store.
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Election spurs 'hundreds' of race threats, crimes
Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars.
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"Hundreds" of reports of racial incidents since the election
This is a really disturbing article from the Associated Press. The Southern Poverty Law Center is one of the leading authorities on racism, hate crimes and hate groups in the United States.
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Election spurs 'hundreds' of race threats, crimes
Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses.
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Inside Standish
On Tuesday veterans were remembered during a ceremony at the Standish Municipal Center.
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Inside Standish
The public is invited to an open house at Hemlock Valley Equine Rescue Sunday, Nov.
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Gettin' together
It's often easier than it looks. Some communities are saving thousands of dollars.
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Police shoot man while investigating incident
Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy Stephen Welsh fired his pistol at Douglas Tenczar as the 41-year-old Sebago man was leveling a shotgun at his porch door, behind which stood another deputy, authorities said ...
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Chamber honors Poland Spring, Norway Savings
One will get a nod for investing in the community, the other for acting as a model for doing business right - even under fire.
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