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1 millionth soldier expected at BIA
BANGOR, Maine — Waving flags, cheering and shaking hands, the Maine Troop Greeters at Bangor International Airport were expected to hail the 1 millionth service member to disembark at the airport in the early morning hours today. more
By Nok-Noi Ricker
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 548 views
Reps. Pingree, Michaud back health care measure
U.S. Reps. Michael Michaud and Chellie Pingree of Maine joined 217 fellow House Democrats on Sunday in voting for a bill that would overhaul the nation's health care system — perhaps the most significant vote either has cast. more
By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 1300 views
Ripley legislator announces bid for state Senate seat
RIPLEY, Maine — Rep. Douglas A. Thomas, R-Ripley, has announced he is seeking the Senate District 27 seat being vacated by Sen. Douglas M. Smith of Dover-Foxcroft. more
By BDN Staff
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 95 views
Snowsleds, ATVs, skis used for census
PORTLAND, Maine — Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain vehicles — even lobster boats — to visit the most far-flung, hidden-away dwellings when counting the nation's populace. more
By Clarke Canfield, The Associated Press
| 3/22/10 | 370 views
Thorndike OKs strict wind ordinance
THORNDIKE, Maine — With no discussion and little fanfare, Thorndike residents voted at Saturday morning’s annual town meeting to adopt a comprehensive, strict wind energy ordinance that would require mile-long setbacks between wind turbine towers and homes. more
By Abigail Curtis
BDN Staff | 3/22/10 | 424 views
Mike Michaud issues statement on health care reform
The following is a statement issued by Congressman Mike Michaud on his vote on health care. Look for updates on bangordailynews.com. more
3/22/10 | 1690 views
Community colleges get green energy grants
AUGUSTA, Maine — Four community colleges in Maine are receiving $1.3 million in federal stimulus grants in support of programs that focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency. The grants … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 236 views
Democrats still pressing for votes on health care bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A pair of House Democratic leaders predicted Sunday the final tally on President Barack Obama's historic health care bill will meet or exceed the 216 votes required for passage. … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 521 views
Plans for Deboullie Mountain communications tower in early stages
FORT KENT, Maine — The state’s plan to upgrade communication technology in the North Woods has raised concerns among officials and outdoor enthusiasts over the fate of the historic Deboullie … more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/21/10 | 671 views
Presque Isle arts center gives kids a creative forum
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Melissa Cote, a 39-year-old Caribou resident, remembers that when she was young, “making snowmen with Play-Do” was about as creative as she got. “We didn't have … more
By Jen Lynds
BDN Staff | 3/21/10 | 489 views
Buxton man arrested on drug-trafficking charges
BUXTON, Maine — Maine police say a man has been arrested on a charge of drug-trafficking after police found $6,000 worth of oxycodone after executing a search warrant at his … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 225 views
Cape Elizabeth seventh-grader wins state spelling bee
PORTLAND, Maine — A seventh-grade student from Cape Elizabeth has won the Maine State Spelling Bee and will be going to the 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Thirteen-year-old Lily Jordan … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 145 views
Teen killed in I-95 crash in New Hampshire
SEABROOK, N.H. — A teenager was killed and two others were injured Friday when their pickup truck collided with a tractor trailer on Interstate 95, crossed a grass median and flipped over before … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/21/10 | 1787 views
Mainers lend hand to push health care bill over top
BANGOR, Maine — A group of volunteers spent part of their Saturday making a final pitch to Congressman Michael Michaud, D-Maine, to support a landmark health care bill that is scheduled for a vote … more
By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 1501 views
Spring arrives with a 68-degree day in Bangor
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Spring was in the air all day Saturday, even if it didn't officially arrive until early afternoon. more
By Eric Russell
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 1143 views
The health care overhaul bill at a glance
Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/20/10 | 2568 views
Strong skiing makes difference in biathlon
FORT KENT, Maine — If Thursday’s sprint race at the U.S. and North American Biathlon Championships belonged to the shooters, Saturday’s pursuit race was all about the skiers. Strong skiing … more
By Julia Bayly
Special to the NEWS | 3/20/10 | 256 views
Gov. Baldacci: Still need to trim spending
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Gov. John Baldacci said state revenues are showing a slight improvement, but that there’s still a need to reduce state spending. In his weekly radio address Saturday, … more
3/20/10 | 155 views
Three communities to get water grants
NORWAY, Maine — Three Maine communities will receive more than $1 million in grants and loans for water treatment improvement projects. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said stimulus money … more
By The Associated Press
| 3/20/10 | 154 views
Black Bears advance to league final
BOSTON — The University of Maine’s freshmen and sophomores have been pivotal in Maine’s turnaround this season but it was a pair of seniors who sent them into tonight’s Hockey East championship game against Boston College. more
By Larry Mahoney
BDN Staff | 3/20/10 | 4674 views
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