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FRIENDS FEAR FOR FISHERMANFred Field/Staff Photographer Fred Field/Staff Photographer Kittery captain feared drowned
The lobsterman's son and another crewman are rescued from an island after their boat capsizes.
Julie N oil spill fund looking for worthy cause
A cleanup fund set up after the 1996 spill still holds $350,000.

Rep. Allen endorses Obama bid
Election 2008: Allen's support helps to widen Obama's superdelegate lead over Hillary Clinton.

Cote says work on energy issues, Army service equip him for office
Election 2008: The lawyer, Guard member and political neophyte touts his 'real-world' experience.

Music with a message
The Merasi, from India's class of untouchables, get respect as they play in other countries.

Documents provide an account of boy's death
Pamela Henderson of Harrison says that she fell asleep in the bathtub with her infant son.

Reiche Branch library may get reprieve
The branch in Portland's West End will stay open if city councilors restore $30,000 in the budget.

Saint Joseph's hires president from within
After a nationwide search, the college appoints its interim president to the job.

Condo-hotel proposed for Ft. McKinley
Developers are looking to redevelop the old barracks and hospital.

King, Allen postpone fundraiser
Stephen King's comments criticizing the Army alter plans for a Bangor event to support Rep. Tom Allen.

Kittery captain feared drowned
The lobsterman's son and another crewman are rescued from an island after their boat capsizes.

Film festival to honor Turturro
Actor John Turturro will accept the Mid-Life Achievement Award on July 17 in Waterville.

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Snowfall windfall helps ski resorts break record
Sales of season passes and the weak dollar also elevated skier visits at Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

Funeral businesses feel economic pain
While demand for their services remains steady, overhead costs keep climbing, and clients could choose less expensive arrangements, hitting the bottom line.


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