As Gas Prices Rise, Mainers Get Smart
<p>The Smart Car, an environmentally friendly vehicle imported from Europe, is gaining popularity amongst drivers looking to own a simple fuel efficient vehicle.</p>

Natalie's Executive Chef Lawrence Klang Wins Maine Lobster Chef of...
<p>CAMDEN : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Frenkel, MFC PR 808-6556 michael@mfcpr.com NATALIE'S EXECUTIVE CHEF LAWRENCE KLANG WINS MAINE LOBSTER CHEF OF THE YEAR 2008 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD Camden, ...</p>

McCain Realizes Tough Fight In Maine
<p>John McCain said he realizes he's the underdog, especially in Maine, but he's comfortable with that.</p>

Maine energy plan readied to fight winter fuel prices
<p>John Baldacci is awaiting presentation of a report that will include recommendations to address what could become dire energy issues this winter stemming from high fuel prices in Maine.</p>

Storm rampage in Maine leaves many in the dark
<p>PORTLAND, Maine- Mainers grappled yesterday with damage left by a powerful band of thunderstorms that swept across the region the day before, killing two people in a lightning strike in Standish and leaving ...</p>

The National Mall needs help
<p>Americans planning to spend some time here this summer -- those who can afford the transportation costs -- probably will want to stroll a few moments on the Mall, Pierre Charles L'Enfant's effort to preserve a ...</p>

Senator John McCain Arrives In Maine
<p>Republican presidential candidate John McCain flew into Maine Sunday evening, making his first visit to the Pine Tree State since clinching his party's nomination.</p>

Maine First Lady Unveils $3 Million Research Grant
<p>Karen Baldacci, the wife of Gov. John Baldacci and chairwoman of the governor's children's cabinet, is announcing a $3.1 million research grant to study two community-based intervention programs and their ...</p>

90,000 people can't be all wrong
<p>AUGUSTA : Below is a news release distributed this week by FED UP WITH TAXES. Despite highly organized opposition that attempted to suppress voter participation , citizens throughout the state have demanded the ...</p>

Baldacci To Make Several Major Nominations
<p>Gov. John Baldacci is preparing to announce several major nominations. According to gubernatorial advisers, Commissioner Rebecca Wyke of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services is to be ...</p>

Maine's only container cargo facility idled
<p>The future looks uncertain for Portland's International Marine Terminal and its container-handling operation, which was closed last week after barge service was suspended.</p>

Maine woman shocked to find 8-foot snake in washer
<p>Nuisance wildlife specialist Richard Burton, left, holds an 8-foot long non-venomous reticulated python as wildlife rehabilitator Jen Lewis calls a friend to positively identify the type of snake, at The Kennel ...</p>

Northeast lawmakers want to triple home heat aid
<p>House members from the Northeast worried about rising energy prices asked Wednesday to more than triple federal home heating aid this winter.</p>

Maine airport posts record passenger traffic
<p>Portland International Jetport's passenger traffic grew by nearly 12 percent during the fiscal year that ended June 30, a time when airlines are shedding jobs and reducing the number of flights, airport ...</p>

Cutting torch caused fire at Maine boatyard
<p>The Maine fire marshal's office says a blaze that destroyed a well-known boatyard was caused by sparks from a cutting torch.</p>

Dropouts alter rosters for Maine Legislature
<p>"Not insubstantial, but also not uncommon," said Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap while the final list was being developed.</p>

Homeowners who use heating oil seek alternatives
<p>PARIS, Maine : Mark Bancroft's new pellet-burning furnace hasn't been installed, but he's already counting how much money he'll save over his old oil-fired burner.</p>

Fire, explosions strike commercial boatyard on Maine coast; homes, businesses evacuated
<p>BOOTHBAY, Maine _ A spectacular fire Friday destroyed a boatyard that turned out commercial fishing boats, tugs, barges and ferries on the Maine coast.The 50,000-square-foot building at Washburn &amp; Doughty ...</p>

No Plan For 4-Day Workweek For Maine State Government
<p>Some state governments are making the move to a four-day workweek to save on energy costs, but Maine is not among them.</p>

Beverage Tax Repeal Effort Nears Goal
<p>With the deadline just days away, the head of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce said he is confident enough signatures have been collected to force a November ballot initiative seeking to repeal new taxes on ...</p>