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Hiker in Acadia says ranger assaulted him

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, Maine - Just by looking at Tim Wild, it?s easy to tell that something happened to him.

Study: Maine fattest in New England

Maine ranks a respectable 34th among the 50 states in its rate of adult obesity, according to a new report, but it has the highest rate of adult obesity among the six New England states.

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Ex-altar boy gets time in crack deal:

I would like to add a bit of un-PC commentary. First, why are we dragging Catholics in on this? The liberal media knew it would sucker you in, just ...

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Black Bears field hockey team anxious for new field

By Larry Mahoney, BDN | August 20, 2008
The University of Maine's field hockey team is anxiously waiting for the finishing touches to be applied to its new field located beyond the softball field?s outfield fence.

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Tidbits: The folk's on us

By Emily Burnham, BDN | August 20, 2008
Last week in Tidbits we asked you to tell us what your favorite foods at the American Folk Festival are. Not surprisingly, the runaway favorite was, of course, the blueberry smoothies.

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After Musharraf

The excitement over Monday's resignation of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was short-lived. Just a day after he announced he was stepping down, the leaders of the country's two main parties are already disagreeing and issuing ultimatums as violence continues.

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Maine facilities lack space for those with dementia

Body found in burned car in Winslow, Maine

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Two island groups pursuing wind power to combat escalating costs

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