Latest Maine (ME) News

Budget top issue for Maine lawmakers in 2009
MSNBC -
By GLENN ADAMS AUGUSTA, Maine - With Maine running hundreds of millions of dollars short of what it needs to keep government going at its present clip, --
Maine lawmakers question labor agency staffing Forbes
Cuts posing threats to students, local economy, educators assert Kennebec Journal
Educators Balk At State's Order To Cut $27M WMTW
VillageSoup Belfast - WCSH-TV

Topless coffee shop proposed for small Maine town
The Associated Press - Jan 5, 2009
VASSALBORO, Maine (AP) — A one-time motel in a small central Maine town could soon be offering an eye-opening way to start the day — topless coffee shop --
Topless Coffee Shop Being Voted On In Maine ChattahBox
Topless Coffee Shop Idea Stirs Debate WMTW
Topless Coffee Shop on the Go International Business Times
WCSH-TV - Kennebec Journal

Maine's rallies not quite enough
MaineToday.com, ME -
Simpson twice squelched late comebacks Tuesday night to lead the Wildcats to a 51-47 victory over the University of Maine in a mutual America East women's --
WOMEN’S HOOPS DEFEATS MAINE, 51-47, TO OPEN UP AMERICA EAST ACTION UNH Athletics
Visiting Wildcats rally past Maine Portsmouth Herald News
Good day for UNH: Men's hockey team rallies to beat Maine Foster's Daily Democrat
WCSH-TV - Portsmouth Herald News

Janet Mills takes oath as Maine’s first female AG
Bangor Daily News, ME -
By Judy Harrison AUGUSTA, Maine — Janet T. Mills became Maine’s first female attorney general Tuesday in a ceremony at the State House. Gov. --
Maine's First Female AG Is Sworn In WCSH-TV
Maine treasurer, secretary, AG to take oaths Foster's Daily Democrat
Constitutional officers take oath today MaineToday.com

Pingree takes seat in Maine delegation
Bangor Daily News, ME -
WASHINGTON — Democrat Chellie Pingree was sworn in to office Tuesday as the first female Democrat from Maine to serve in either congressional chamber. --
1st Democratic Maine congresswoman sworn in Foster's Daily Democrat
111th Congress sworn in today Politicker Maine
Four women set to join 111th Congress Portsmouth Herald News
Laconia Citizen - Portsmouth Herald News

Storm Watch Posted In Maine
WMTW, ME -
PORTLAND, Maine -- Time to gas up the snowblower and get the plow on the truck. The National Weather Service is posting a winter storm watch for Wednesday. --
Utilities brace for latest round of winter weather Laconia Citizen
Winter storm watch posted Central Maine Morning Sentinel
FACE TO FACE with Mark Frazier, meteorologist with National -- Grand Forks Herald

Maine banking company posts discouraging word
TMCnet -
6--A Maine-based banking company has released a report that paints a dismal picture for the year ahead, and argued that the federal government should --

Maine town eyes wind farm
Portsmouth Herald News, NH -
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) — The western Maine ski town of Carrabassett Valley is endorsing a move to annex part of Redington Township in a move to set --
Town looks to expand SunJournal.com
Carrabassett Valley seeks annexation Mainebiz Daily

NASA Astronaut Visits Maine High School
WCSH-TV, ME -
NASA astronaut Cpt. Stephen Bowen spoke to students at the Maine Central Institute. Bowen was a mission specialist in the STS-126 Endeavor mission in --
Students get a visitor from space Bangor Daily News
PITTSFIELD Astronaut tells students about mission Central Maine Morning Sentinel

Updated 1/6: Maine Democrats to host inaugural night party
Pioneer Press Online, IL -
-- share in the celebration much closer to home, thanks to the Maine Township Regular Democratic Organization (MTRDO) headed by Committeeman Laura Murphy. --