Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) back issues from May 2004:
Maine's Tourism Industry Seeks to Mollify Severe Labor Shortage.
May 01, 2004
University of Southern Maine Students Begin Surface Mapping Business.
May 01, 2004
Fishermen's day of reckoning ; Local fishermen wonder which of them will be able to survive Amendment 13, the new regulations that go into effect today.
May 01, 2004;
Search for missing lobsterman halted ; Dennis Hamel, 41, was washed off his skiff near Kittery Point on Thursday; his helper made it to shore.
May 01, 2004;
Fishermen can remain at sea as new rules go into effect
May 01, 2004;
Tourist industry turning to Virgin Islands for help ; Changes in visa policy cause a severe shortage of seasonal workers in Maine.
May 01, 2004;
CORRECTIONS
May 01, 2004
Getting more Mainers to finish college a worthy goal ; The Maine Compact for Higher Education has a way to make it happen, but it would take a lot.
May 01, 2004
Sacred ground ; Old buildings are torn down to make way for new at St. Paul's in Brunswick, and Bishop Knudson will consecrate the site this week.
May 01, 2004;
Churches to observe National Day of Prayer
May 01, 2004
HANNAH'S SPECIAL DAY ; Some of today's proceeds at a Falmouth bakery will go to research on a disorder that affects a North Yarmouth girl.
May 01, 2004;
Topsham's new library set to open ; The doors open May 10 for an eye-catching tribute to a community effort.
May 01, 2004;
3% hike in city's spending endorsed ; The Portland budget, which overall would trim the property-tax rate, is sent to the City Council.
May 01, 2004;
100 marchers rally against sexual violence
May 01, 2004;
HEADED FOR TRIALS
May 01, 2004
Lawmakers leave void for Palesky to fill ; By not acting on tax reform, they increase the chance her tax cap will win votes in November.
May 01, 2004;
SUPERIOR COURT
May 01, 2004
The mercury spikes, so thoughts fast-forward to boats of summer ; Many a Mainer loves how the month of April steps off stage, especially those with a deck to swab.
May 01, 2004;
Canal School gets top principal pick ; Jeremy Ray says the 'community piece is essential,' and plans to maintain town-school connections in Westbrook.
May 01, 2004;
Westbrook plan slashes social service funds ; Mayor Bruce Chuluda's proposed city budget cuts all social service allocations in half.
May 01, 2004;
USM engineering students solve problem of rough ice ; The two seniors will market their own patented technology to flag tiny variations in the surface of an ice rink.
May 01, 2004;
Stronger anti-smog controls mandatory ; A federal court settlement forces Maine to get tougher on emissions with six new regulations.
May 01, 2004;
Mt. Ararat rolls past Lewiston
May 01, 2004;
Cape hands Freeport first loss
May 01, 2004;
Dogs pound
May 01, 2004;
Brunswick knocks off Messalonskee
May 01, 2004;
Windham's Conant tosses no-hitter
May 01, 2004;
Mims' decision: It's Florida State ; Ralph Mims of Brunswick joins Nik Caner-Medley as ACC basketball players.
May 01, 2004;
One more move, but this time with a smile
May 01, 2004;
Portland's offense on a roll ; The Bulldogs stay hot at the plate, beating one of the state's top pitchers in a 9-6 win over Noble.
May 01, 2004;
LEWIS, FRANK S.
May 01, 2004
Philip Annis, 82, funeral director had gentle manner with people
May 01, 2004;
WEBSTER, WILLIAM T.
May 01, 2004
MCFARLAND, J
May 01, 2004
GROVER, EVELYN HUTCHINS
May 01, 2004
DENNISON, DONALD A. "Donnie"
May 01, 2004
PERREAULT, ERNEST A.
May 01, 2004
HUBBARD, MYRTLE E.
May 01, 2004
BABBITT, CHRISTOPHER J.
May 01, 2004
SANBORN, SHIRLEY A.
May 01, 2004
KNOX, GEARY W.
May 01, 2004
VERTEFEUILLE, RACHEL M.
May 01, 2004
PAGE, JUNE B.
May 01, 2004
CARSON, ANNE B. GILDART
May 01, 2004
BLATT, GERTRUDE
May 01, 2004
HANNAH'S SPECIAL DAY [Corrected 05/04/04] ; Some of today's proceeds at a Falmouth bakery will go to research on a disorder that affects a North Yarmouth girl.
May 01, 2004;
Turning despair into place of hope ; Maine National Guard engineers look beyond the hunger and squalor in Ghazlani Village, envisioning a town complete with a soccer field. Series: INSIDE IRAQ: TROOPS
May 02, 2004;
Brave 133rd to remain in journalists' hearts, minds Series: INSIDE IRAQ
May 02, 2004;
Emotional service pays tribute to Gelineau ; The Maine Army National Guardsman was killed 12 days ago when insurgents attacked his convoy in Mosul, Iraq.
May 02, 2004;
ABOUT THE JOURNALISTS Series: INSIDE IRAQ
May 02, 2004
Tax cap vote throws town budgets into turmoil ; Communities brace for the impact of a property tax reform measure that would slash revenues. Series: State House '04
May 02, 2004;
Patriotic acts, big and small, help fill the void ; Maine children whose fathers are far away in Iraq use yellow ribbons and the flag to express solidarity. Series: On The Home Front
May 02, 2004;
A day in the life of Ghazlani Village Series: INSIDE IRAQ
May 02, 2004
Turning despair into place of hope ; Maine National Guard engineers look beyond the hunger and squalor in Ghazlani Village, envisioning a town complete with a soccer field. Series: INSIDE IRAQ: TROOPS
May 02, 2004;
MAINE NATIONAL GUARD IN IRAQ Series: INSIDE IRAQ
May 02, 2004
Brave 133rd to remain in journalists' hearts, minds Series: INSIDE IRAQ
May 02, 2004;
Tax-relief alternative is lost in a standoff ; Gov. Baldacci and Senate Democrats take most of the blame for failing to work out a plan to compete with two looming referendum proposals. Series: State
May 02, 2004; ... PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 Tax-relief alternative is lost in a standoff ; Gov. Baldacci and Senate Democrats take most of the blame for failing to work out a plan to compete with two looming referendum proposals. Series: State House ...
Youthful turkey hunters follow tradition ; Hundreds of young people turn out to stalk turkeys and learn the rules of the woods.
May 02, 2004; ... DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 Youthful turkey hunters follow tradition ; Hundreds of young people turn out to stalk turkeys and learn the rules of the woods. Byline: DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Maine & New ...
THE SEEDS OF SECESSION Plans for an $18 million jail goaded Islesboro residents into revolt. The jail was voted down, but many people want out of Waldo County. Seething over taxes, Islesboro rebels co
May 02, 2004; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 THE SEEDS OF SECESSION Plans for an $18 million jail goaded Islesboro residents into revolt. The jail was voted down, but many people want out of Waldo County. Seething over taxes, Islesboro rebels court a new county ; ...
BABBITT, CHRISTOPHER J.
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 BABBITT, CHRISTOPHER J. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours BABBITT, CHRISTOPHER J. - 21, Naples, in ...
SANBORN, SHIRLEY A.
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 SANBORN, SHIRLEY A. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours SANBORN, ...
KNOX, GEARY W.
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 KNOX, GEARY W. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours KNOX, GEARY W. - 82, Shapleigh, in Biddeford, April 29. Calling ...
PAGE, JUNE B.
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 PAGE, JUNE B. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours PAGE, JUNE B. - 71, South Bristol, in South Bristol, April 30. Visitation May 4, 6-8 p.m., Strong ...
VERTEFEUILLE, RACHEL M.
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 VERTEFEUILLE, RACHEL M. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours VERTEFEUILLE, RACHEL M. - Saco, in Saco, April ...
CARSON, ANNE B. GILDART
May 02, 2004 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2004 CARSON, ANNE B. GILDART Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours CARSON, ANNE B. GILDART - Portland, in Cape Elizabeth, April 28. Visitation 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday, ...