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APATHY PROVES INEFFECTIVE TOOL FOR DEVELOPERS

Aug 01, 2003;

Lawmakers Outline Prescription-Drug Plan Priorities.

Aug 01, 2003

An old friend of labor faces big changes

Aug 01, 2003; ... Eric Blom Business Editor Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 An old friend of labor faces big changes Byline: Eric Blom Business Editor Edition: FINAL Section: Business Reporters at the Concord Monitor newspaper in New Hampshire celebrated when a court ruled ...

Midcoast company to start newspaper spun off Web site ; Villagesoup.com says the launch should be easier than most - its advertising and reporting staffs are already in place.

Aug 01, 2003; ... EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Midcoast company to start newspaper spun off Web site ; Villagesoup.com says the launch should be easier than most - its advertising and reporting staffs are already in place. Byline: EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff ...

Going out like a pro ; Abby Spector wins one last state amateur title

Aug 01, 2003; ... TOM CHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Going out like a pro ; Abby Spector wins one last state amateur title Byline: TOM CHARD Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Sports Memo: FINAL SCORES Abby Spector 72-72-69 - 213 Alyssa Hayes 77-71-76 - 224 ...

LOSING OUR APPETITE FOR FISH?

Aug 01, 2003; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 LOSING OUR APPETITE FOR FISH? Byline: JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: FRONT Memo: INFORMATION For more information on safe fish consumption, log on to the state Web site at ...

Eatery thrives on a fast-food diet ; From humble beginnings in the back of a van in 1953, the Camire family has made Rapid Ray's a Saco landmark.

Aug 01, 2003; ... TED COHEN Staff Writer Staff research assistant Julia McCue contributed to this article. Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Eatery thrives on a fast-food diet ; From humble beginnings in the back of a van in 1953, the Camire family has made Rapid Ray's a Saco ...

OFF TO THE RACES

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 OFF TO THE RACES Edition: Final Section: FRONT Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Staff photo by John Patriquin Fourteen-year-old Alan Palmer of Yarmouth checks his sail Thursday before launching his ...

GAY MAINERS `VERY DISAPPOINTED'

Aug 01, 2003; ... TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 GAY MAINERS `VERY DISAPPOINTED' Byline: TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: FRONT Memo: sidebar disappointed Members of the gay and lesbian community in Maine said Thursday that ...

CORRECTIONS

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 CORRECTIONS Edition: Coast Section: FRONT Column: CORRECTIONS An article on Page 1B Thursday should have said Maine Attorney General Steve Rowe is still weighing whether criminal charges will be brought as a result of his ...

MEDIA BECOMING JUDGE AND JURY IN BRYANT CASE? ; Coverage of a sexual assault charge takes on a tone that serves both sides, and justice, poorly.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 MEDIA BECOMING JUDGE AND JURY IN BRYANT CASE? ; Coverage of a sexual assault charge takes on a tone that serves both sides, and justice, poorly. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial The sexual assault case against Kobe Bryant is ...

Release classified section so Saudis can answer it ; The Saudis - and the American people - deserve to know what the accusations are.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Release classified section so Saudis can answer it ; The Saudis - and the American people - deserve to know what the accusations are. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial There doesn't seem to be a good reason why President Bush ...

Yes, they're on the right path ; A group that brings teens together will be part of the Beach to Beacon, which brings top runners together.

Aug 01, 2003; ... MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Yes, they're on the right path ; A group that brings teens together will be part of the Beach to Beacon, which brings top runners together. Byline: MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Sports Memo: ...

Search for other contributors to keep alcohol-free club open ; The Well is too important to the community and its young people to allow it to dissolve.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Search for other contributors to keep alcohol-free club open ; The Well is too important to the community and its young people to allow it to dissolve. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Portland's last all-ages club has closed, ...

Planned Parenthood offering screening for hepatitis C

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Planned Parenthood offering screening for hepatitis C Byline: From staff reports Edition: Coast Section: Coast & State Column: Local Dispatches TOPSHAM -- The Brunswick/Topsham Planned ...

Condition of Phish stagehand, who fell 35 feet, is upgraded

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Condition of Phish stagehand, who fell 35 feet, is upgraded Byline: From staff reports Edition: Coast Section: Coast & State Column: Local Dispatches LIMESTONE -- Hospital officials reported ...

Augusta West moving on to regional tourney ; The 11- and 12-year-old all-stars edge Falmouth 7-3 to win a state Little League baseball championship.

Aug 01, 2003; ... PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Augusta West moving on to regional tourney ; The 11- and 12-year-old all-stars edge Falmouth 7-3 to win a state Little League baseball championship. Byline: PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

Two businesses, vehicles victimized by burglars

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Two businesses, vehicles victimized by burglars Byline: From staff reports Edition: Coast Section: Coast & State Column: Local Dispatches BATH -- The Bath Police Department is warning residents ...

Buxton reinstates ambulance fees ; But town officials will waive the cost for those who can't afford to pay.

Aug 01, 2003; ... TED COHEN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Buxton reinstates ambulance fees ; But town officials will waive the cost for those who can't afford to pay. Byline: TED COHEN Staff Writer Edition: York Section: York County & State It's no longer ...

LOBSTER, FUN LEAD FESTIVAL'S MENU ; Organizers say the five-day Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland may serve up more than last year's total of 12 tons of lobster.

Aug 01, 2003; ... DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 LOBSTER, FUN LEAD FESTIVAL'S MENU ; Organizers say the five-day Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland may serve up more than last year's total of 12 tons of lobster. Byline: DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer Edition: ...

APATHY PROVES INEFFECTIVE TOOL FOR DEVELOPERS

Aug 01, 2003; ... Bill Nemitz staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 APATHY PROVES INEFFECTIVE TOOL FOR DEVELOPERS Byline: Bill Nemitz staff writer Edition: Final Section: Local & State lliott and John Chamberlain did all the right things.For two years, the ...

OOB town manager gets $20,000 severance

Aug 01, 2003; ... TED COHEN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 OOB town manager gets $20,000 severance Byline: TED COHEN Staff Writer Edition: York Section: York County & State Old Orchard Beach Town Manager Richard Haberman, denied a contract renewal earlier ...

WEEKEND TRAFFIC SCENE JAMMIN' ; Phish fans and Lobster Festival-goers will swell the throngs on Route 1 and the turnpike.

Aug 01, 2003; ... BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 WEEKEND TRAFFIC SCENE JAMMIN' ; Phish fans and Lobster Festival-goers will swell the throngs on Route 1 and the turnpike. Byline: BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local & State Memo: FOR ...

Lake Region High adds anti-dropout program ; Students will be asked by guidance counselors to go and will receive credit for attending the course.

Aug 01, 2003; ... ELBERT AULL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Lake Region High adds anti-dropout program ; Students will be asked by guidance counselors to go and will receive credit for attending the course. Byline: ELBERT AULL Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local ...

SAILING THE SEAS, PILGRIM-STYLE

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 SAILING THE SEAS, PILGRIM-STYLE Edition: Final Section: Local & State Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Staff photo by Gregory Rec Crew members tend to their duties Thursday aboard the Elizabeth ...

Judge rejects defamation suit in topsoil case

Aug 01, 2003; ... GREGORY D. KESICH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Judge rejects defamation suit in topsoil case Byline: GREGORY D. KESICH Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local & State A dispute over a pile of topsoil, which may or may not have been ...

Westbrook GOP planning mayoral caucus

Aug 01, 2003; ... SELENA RICKS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Westbrook GOP planning mayoral caucus Byline: SELENA RICKS Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local & State Westbrook Republicans will hold a special mayoral caucus next month in hopes of giving ...

Firefighters, Coast Guard respond to fire on boat

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Firefighters, Coast Guard respond to fire on boat Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches CAPE ELIZABETH -- The Coast Guard and the Cape ...

Commission candidates to discuss campaign matters

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Commission candidates to discuss campaign matters Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches PORTLAND -- Candidates for the Cumberland County ...

Youth center redevelopment gets initial funding OK

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Youth center redevelopment gets initial funding OK Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches SOUTH PORTLAND -- Developer Richard Berman received ...

Men involved in pickup crash remain in critical condition

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Men involved in pickup crash remain in critical condition Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches GRAY -- Two Auburn men remain hospitalized in ...

Historic Freeman Farm entered on National Register

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Historic Freeman Farm entered on National Register Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches GRAY -- A 100-acre farm on West Gray Road has been ...

Couple claims bed bugs bit ; They have filed a lawsuit against the AmeriSuites hotel in South Portland.

Aug 01, 2003; ... CHUIN-WEI YAP Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Couple claims bed bugs bit ; They have filed a lawsuit against the AmeriSuites hotel in South Portland. Byline: CHUIN-WEI YAP Blethen Maine News Service Edition: Final Section: Local & ...

HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION TO BE HELD AT DUNN SCHOOL

Aug 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION TO BE HELD AT DUNN SCHOOL Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Local Dispatches NEW GLOUCESTER -- Town officials will host a ...

Prescription drug plan priorities outlined ; Sen. Olympia Snowe and others will monitor Senate-House talks on a compromise to create the program.

Aug 01, 2003; ... BART JANSEN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 Prescription drug plan priorities outlined ; Sen. Olympia Snowe and others will monitor Senate-House talks on a compromise to create the program. Byline: BART JANSEN Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local ...

INVASION OF THE WIND-CATCHERS ; About 260 young sailors compete on Casco Bay

Aug 01, 2003; ... RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 INVASION OF THE WIND-CATCHERS ; About 260 young sailors compete on Casco Bay Byline: RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Local & State From East End Beach, it looked like Portland was ...

WATERVILLE WILL SOON BE SEEING STARS ; The cast of the HBO adaptation of `Empire Falls' will include former Oscar winners and nominees.

Aug 01, 2003; ... AMY CALDER Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 WATERVILLE WILL SOON BE SEEING STARS ; The cast of the HBO adaptation of `Empire Falls' will include former Oscar winners and nominees. Byline: AMY CALDER Blethen Maine News Service Edition: ...

JOHN R. NISSEN, BAKERY OWNER, STORYTELLER, `COOL GUY'

Aug 01, 2003; ... David Hench staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 JOHN R. NISSEN, BAKERY OWNER, STORYTELLER, `COOL GUY' Byline: David Hench staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Memo: lead obituary SCARBOROUGH -- John R. Nissen was an ...

LORD, KAREN J.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 LORD, KAREN J. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours LORD, KAREN J ....

FENTON, ASHLEY A.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 FENTON, ASHLEY A. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours FENTON, ASHLEY A. - ...

KEELEY, JOAN SMITH

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 KEELEY, JOAN SMITH Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours KEELEY, JOAN SMITH - 72, of Falmouth, in Falmouth, July 26, 2003. There will be no visiting hours ....

NICKERSON, MARION L.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 NICKERSON, MARION L. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours NICKERSON, MARION L. - 78, ...

WAGNER, RAE

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 WAGNER, RAE Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours WAGNER, RAE - 73, of North Yarmouth, in North Yarmouth, July 28. Visiting hours ...

STEVENS, MARY W.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 STEVENS, MARY W. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours STEVENS, MARY W. - 82, of ...

BELISLE, BROTHER LIONEL (Brother Eugene) FIC

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 BELISLE, BROTHER LIONEL (Brother Eugene) FIC Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours BELISLE, BROTHER LIONEL (Brother Eugene) FIC - of Alfred, in Portland, July 28 ....

HEMOND, FERNAND J.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 HEMOND, FERNAND J. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours HEMOND, FERNAND J. - 69, of Scarborough, in Scarborough, July 27. Visiting hours Sunday, Aug. 3, 12-5 and 7-9 p.m ....

WILLIAMSON, DORIS V.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 WILLIAMSON, DORIS V. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours WILLIAMSON, DORIS V. - 71, of Hollis, in Hollis, July 27. A visiting hour Thursday 5-6 p.m. at Dennett - Craig & Page ...

KIMBALL, ELEANOR B. KEY

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 KIMBALL, ELEANOR B. KEY Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours KIMBALL, ELEANOR B. KEY- 91, of Gorham, in Portland, July 27 ....

HOLT, VANCE b.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 HOLT, VANCE b. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours HOLT, VANCE b. - 55, ...

GREEN, WILLIAM C.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 GREEN, WILLIAM C. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours GREEN, WILLIAM C.- 50, of Alfred, July 28 ....

BOOKER, ROLAND H.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 BOOKER, ROLAND H. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours BOOKER, ROLAND H. - 82, of East Waterboro, in Portland, July 28. Funeral services ...

ABBOTT, ROSEMARY "MIDGE"

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 ABBOTT, ROSEMARY "MIDGE" Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours ABBOTT, ROSEMARY "MIDGE"-76, of Rumford Point, in Lewiston, July 30. Funeral 1 ...

HEALY, HUGH F.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 HEALY, HUGH F. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours HEALY, HUGH F. - 67, of Camden, in Rockport, July 29 ....

CLARK, RICHARD W.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 CLARK, RICHARD W. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours CLARK, RICHARD W. - 50, of Lyman, in Portland, July 28. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 ...

EMMONS, JOAN M.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 EMMONS, JOAN M. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours EMMONS, JOAN M. - 75, ...

TURK, ERNEST O.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 TURK, ERNEST O. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours TURK, ERNEST O. - 86, of Norridgewock, in Skowhegan, July 20. Visiting Saturday, August 2 7-8:30 p.m. at Smart and ...

DMITRIEFF, ALEXIS B.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 DMITRIEFF, ALEXIS B. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours DMITRIEFF, ALEXIS B.- 75, of Boothbay Harbor, in Brunswick. No visiting ...

GARDNER, DONALD M.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 GARDNER, DONALD M. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours GARDNER, DONALD M. -84, of Portland, in Portland. Visiting hours Sunday 3-5 p.m. Officers of the Grand Lodge of Maine and the ...

BARRY, HELEN M.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 BARRY, HELEN M. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours BARRY, HELEN M.- 86, of Portland, in Portland, July 30. Visiting hours 4-8 p.m. Friday, at Conroy-Tully ...

HUTCHINS, BLANCHE L.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 HUTCHINS, BLANCHE L. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours HUTCHINS, BLANCHE L. - 76, of ...

SCHMIDT, R. DENNY

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 SCHMIDT, R. DENNY Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours SCHMIDT, R. DENNY - 62, of Yarmouth, ...

CAMPBELL, WINSTON "SOUPIE"

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 CAMPBELL, WINSTON "SOUPIE" Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours CAMPBELL, WINSTON ...

PALMER, JOHN A., III

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 PALMER, JOHN A., III Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours PALMER, JOHN A., III - 48, of Pepperell, Mass., in Pepperell, Mass., July 30. Relatives and friends may call on ...

BOLTON, M. MARGARET

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 BOLTON, M. MARGARET Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours BOLTON, M. MARGARET- 78, of Sanford, in Sanford, July 28 ....

LARSON, RUSSELL E.

Aug 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2003 LARSON, RUSSELL E. Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours LARSON, RUSSELL ...