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Augusta Police Investigate Drive-By Shootings

Augusta police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people who fired shots at two homes and a car on Tuesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:59:34 EST

Congress Honors Female Pilots

Hundreds of woman who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II received the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:13:25 EST

Gov. Baldacci Introduces $79M Bond Package

Maine Gov. John Baldacci has released details of a $79 million bond package that he says "will put people back to work this year."

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:22:19 EST

Westbrook Fire Sends 1 Person To Hospital

One person was taken to the hospital after fire broke out inside a four-unit apartment building at 261 Brown St. in Westbrook Wednesday morning.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:06:23 EST

Deadly Snake Case Has Person Of Interest

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is trying to find out who may have released a poisonous snake in an area on Route 1.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:56:58 EST

'Sea Hunter' Captain Returns From Haiti

The captain of a ship that delivered supplies to Haiti is back in Maine after a month-long ordeal getting supplies to the earthquake-stricken country.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:23 EST

Portland Flower Show Blooms For Viewers

The Portland Flower Show has its opening night Wednesday and runs until Sunday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:23:38 EST

Trader Joe's Could Open In Portland

Grocery chain Trader Joe's is considering coming to Portland.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:56 EST

4 Former BIW Officers Sue Machinists Union

Four former officers of the largest union at Bath Iron Works in Maine are suing the Machinists union for defamation and slander.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:19:55 EST

Yarmouth Could Be Test Site For Hydrogen Energy

The town of Yarmouth could become the test site for an inventor's proposal for a commercially viable way to extract hydrogen gas from water.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:53:25 EST

Former President Endorses Mitchell For Governor

Former President Bill Clinton has given his endorsement to state Senate President Libby Mitchell in her campaign for governor.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:46 EST

Hundreds Demand Better Education Funding

Hundreds of people tell lawmakers to do a better job of funding education.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:20 EST

Harpswell Voters Spare West Harpswell School

Voters in Harpswell reject a plan to close the West Harpswell School.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:02:39 EST

Portland Officers Find Valuable Lessons In LA

Members of the Portland Police Department return from a training trip in Los Angeles with some valuable lessons, officers said.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:53:47 EST