Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) back issues from October 2004:
Freeport hopes to cut fumes, asking drivers to stop idling ; A campaign aims to clear the air of harmful exhaust at a school's parking lot and drop-off area.
Oct 01, 2004;
Bush, Kerry fail to convince these young voters ; As the race for president remains tight in Maine, students say many of their questions are unanswered.
Oct 01, 2004;
Baldacci pitches plan for Canadian drugs ; The proposal would be an economic boost for the Penobscot Nation, but it may face U.S. resistance.
Oct 01, 2004;
Public safety improved by intervention programs ; The services help close gaps in advocacy for domestic violence victims.
Oct 01, 2004
Corrections
Oct 01, 2004
Bridge closes after man threatens to jump ; Commuters get stuck in `unbelievable gridlock' before police persuade the man to come down.
Oct 01, 2004;
Afghanistan needs help in securing nation for elections ; Violence and intimidation are increasing in an effort to derail democracy.
Oct 01, 2004
SEPTEMBER LEAVES US IN ITS WAKE
Oct 01, 2004
Bates study casts doubt on value of SATs ; A 20-year analysis finds students who do not submit scores fare about the same as those who do.
Oct 01, 2004;
Topsham warns cuts loom if tax cap passes ; Carol Palesky, a resident who drafted the initiative, accuses town officials of using scare tactics.
Oct 01, 2004;
Sen. Clinton to visit Maine for NAACP ; The Portland chapter's 40th anniversary will have Coretta Scott King as its keynote speaker Saturday.
Oct 01, 2004;
Portland's catch of fish goes up, but value drops ; Despite more volume, the value of the 2003 catch was $28.7 million, down from $40.4 million in 2002.
Oct 01, 2004;
Conferees question state's plans for Medicaid ; Critics liken expansion to a bigger `safety net' with lots of holes, and offer other ways to fund health care.
Oct 01, 2004;
IN A CELLO MOOD
Oct 01, 2004
Unlikely mecca, but somehow it all fits ; Jigsaw puzzles - for sale or rent - are the only items at this rural store.
Oct 01, 2004;
In banking, get bigger, stay 'local'
Oct 01, 2004;
NAACP's role as vital now as in 1964 ; Portland's growing immigrant population finds itself in need of the organization's services.
Oct 01, 2004
Homer studio seen as semiprivate landmark ; The Portland Museum of Art has agreed to buy the cottage at Prouts Neck, but access is problematic.
Oct 01, 2004;
New study on bait ban challenged ; Election 2004: The economic impact estimate of proposed bear- hunting changes hits $62.4 million.
Oct 01, 2004;
LeVan is refocused and on the road again ; Emily LeVan has changed her training, but will still make a run at the state women's marathon mark.
Oct 01, 2004;
Cheverus remains undefeated ; The Stags score late in the first half, then pull away from Windham in a boys' soccer showdown.
Oct 01, 2004;
York's line proves a hit ; The Wildcats have turned into a contender, helped by five linemen who play together and win together.
Oct 01, 2004;
Craven finds a sweet ride in Alabama ; Ricky Craven gets a ride with Joe Gibbs Racing this weekend, and that could lead to other opportunities.
Oct 01, 2004;
Maine, BC at the top in Hockey East ; The Eagles and Black Bears, with outstanding goaltending, are 1-2 in the conference preseason poll.
Oct 01, 2004;
Morse uses a first-half penalty kick to put away Skowhegan, 1-0
Oct 01, 2004;
Westbrook scores a late goal to earn a victory over South Portland
Oct 01, 2004;
Hyde defeats Richmond in soccer, 2-1
Oct 01, 2004;
Border officials let Maineiacs back in ; A visa problem is resolved, allowing the Lewiston team to return from Canada.
Oct 01, 2004;
Scarborough reaches 10-1 with 3-1 win
Oct 01, 2004;
Prospect remains AWOL from Pirates ; Alexander Semin, a 20-year-old who played 52 NHL games last year, hasn't arrived from Russia.
Oct 01, 2004;
High School Football: Week 5
Oct 01, 2004;
Six harbor seal pups to be released into ocean today
Oct 01, 2004;
No foreclosure auction today of Davis estate, creditor says
Oct 01, 2004;
Billy Joel to wed, but bride is not a South Portlander
Oct 01, 2004;
Film festival also opportunity to respond, register to vote
Oct 01, 2004;
Series of events aims to raise domestic violence awareness
Oct 01, 2004;
Bennett, Dean debate Bush acts, Kerry persona ; Audience members applaud an impassioned face-off at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland.
Oct 01, 2004;
SAWYER JR., CARL WILTON
Oct 01, 2004
ALLEY, CLIFFORD L.
Oct 01, 2004
LAMING, EULA B.
Oct 01, 2004
KRET, AGNES L.
Oct 01, 2004
JONES, WILLIAM D.
Oct 01, 2004
PICKERING, CLINTON W.
Oct 01, 2004
LITTLEFIELD, RITA
Oct 01, 2004
LAPPIN, RICHARD E.
Oct 01, 2004
FINNEGAN, FRANCIS T., Jr.
Oct 01, 2004
HAMMOND, NORMAN L.
Oct 01, 2004
O'DONNELL, GLADYS M.
Oct 01, 2004
POWERS, DOROTHY L.
Oct 01, 2004
SAUNDERS, VERNON E.
Oct 01, 2004
FAUNCE, DOROTHY J.
Oct 01, 2004
JOHNSON, CHESTER A.
Oct 01, 2004
POLLAND, CARLETON J. Jr.
Oct 01, 2004
Vernon Saunders, `brought love, wisdom' to Windham church
Oct 01, 2004;
Superior Court
Oct 01, 2004
Conferees question state's plans for Medicaid [Corrected 10/02/04] ; Critics liken expansion to a bigger `safety net' with lots of holes, and offer other ways to fund health care.
Oct 01, 2004;
Bennett, Dean debate Bush acts, Kerry persona [Corrected 10/02/04] ; Audience members applaud an impassioned face-off at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland.
Oct 01, 2004;
Bridge closes after man threatens to jump [Corrected 10/05/04] ; Commuters get stuck in `unbelievable gridlock' before police persuade the man to come down.
Oct 01, 2004;
SAWYER JR., CARL WILTON
Oct 01, 2004
ALLEY, CLIFFORD L.
Oct 01, 2004
LAMING, EULA B.
Oct 01, 2004
KRET, AGNES L.
Oct 01, 2004
PICKERING, CLINTON W.
Oct 01, 2004
JONES, WILLIAM D.
Oct 01, 2004
FAUNCE, DOROTHY J.
Oct 01, 2004