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Relentless Maine winter slogs into March ; As Portland closes in on a record, the latest storm delays town meetings and basketball games.

Mar 01, 2008; ... ANN S. KIM Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Relentless Maine winter slogs into March ; As Portland closes in on a record, the latest storm delays town meetings and basketball games. Byline: ANN S. KIM Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Local & ...

A new life marks an end for Parkview After 23,000 births, the hospital closes its maternity wardA new life marks an end for Parkview ; Officials blame the departures of obstetricians, an aging popula

Mar 01, 2008; ... DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 A new life marks an end for Parkview After 23,000 births, the hospital closes its maternity wardA new life marks an end for Parkview ; Officials blame the departures of obstetricians, an aging population and the ...

CORRECTION

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 CORRECTION Edition: STORM Section: Front Column: Corrections Type: Cover Story A story on page B6 Thursday should have given the phone number for Don's Sports Card Center as 772-0625. It was a reporter's error....

Budget should balance without tax increase ; Maine should take a hard look at what it would take to make state government smaller.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Budget should balance without tax increase ; Maine should take a hard look at what it would take to make state government smaller. Edition: STORM Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEW Type: Editorial On Gov. Baldacci's Web ...

2008 sees surge in Maine homicides ; Mainers should not fear that the state is becoming less safe, authorities say.

Mar 01, 2008; ... DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 2008 sees surge in Maine homicides ; Mainers should not fear that the state is becoming less safe, authorities say. Byline: DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Front Type: Cover ...

Researcher forced off toxics panel ; A trade group told the EPA that a Maine scientist was biased, ecologists say.

Mar 01, 2008; ... JOHN RICHARDSON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Researcher forced off toxics panel ; A trade group told the EPA that a Maine scientist was biased, ecologists say. Byline: JOHN RICHARDSON Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Front Type: Cover ...

GRANTHAM, ELIZABETH

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 GRANTHAM, ELIZABETH Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

CRAFT, SHEILA M.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 CRAFT, SHEILA M. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

Basketball investors eye use of Expo ; City officials say such a deal must cost Portland nothing and must not displace current users.

Mar 01, 2008; ... KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Basketball investors eye use of Expo ; City officials say such a deal must cost Portland nothing and must not displace current users. Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Local ...

Biddeford man goes to jail for killing dog ; Michael Morin will spend eight months in jail for slitting the dog's throat.

Mar 01, 2008; ... ANNE GLEASON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Biddeford man goes to jail for killing dog ; Michael Morin will spend eight months in jail for slitting the dog's throat. Byline: ANNE GLEASON Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Type: ...

GRAFFAM, PASTOR MAYNARD

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 GRAFFAM, PASTOR MAYNARD Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News GRAFFAM, PASTOR MAYNARD - 67, in Biddeford, ...

WRIGHT, MARION C.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 WRIGHT, MARION C. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News WRIGHT, MARION C. - 82, of Waterboro, Feb. 27, 2008 ....

MCPHERSON, PETER MITCHELL

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 MCPHERSON, PETER MITCHELL Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MCPHERSON, PETER MITCHELL - 65, ...

ROUKES, BARBARA

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 ROUKES, BARBARA Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News ROUKES, BARBARA - 87, of ...

FORD, HAZEL SALLS

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 FORD, HAZEL SALLS Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News FORD, HAZEL SALLS - ...

STANLEY, RAYMOND E.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 STANLEY, RAYMOND E. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News STANLEY, RAYMOND E. - ...

STEVENS, HARLEY T.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 STEVENS, HARLEY T. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News STEVENS, HARLEY T. - 85, of South Paris, in Norway, Feb. 28, 2008 ....

HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY - 48, of ...

DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL - 32, of Portland, in ...

KARL, JOHN F.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 KARL, JOHN F. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

BRICKATES, ROBERT E.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 BRICKATES, ROBERT E. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BRICKATES, ROBERT ...

DEAN, MARILYN W.

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 DEAN, MARILYN W. Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DEAN, MARILYN W. - formerly of Presque Isle, in Portland, Feb. 28, 2008. Calling ...

BUSH, GARY AYERS

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 BUSH, GARY AYERS Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BUSH, GARY AYERS - of North Yarmouth, Feb ....

BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS'

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS' Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS' - 89, of Alfred, Feb. 28, 2008. Visiting hours, Sunday, 6-8 ...

Collins asks governor to seek waiver on ID ; The senator says Mainers will face problems if the state doesn't gain time to deal with the federal law.

Mar 01, 2008; ... JONATHAN E. KAPLAN Washington D.C. Correspondent Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Collins asks governor to seek waiver on ID ; The senator says Mainers will face problems if the state doesn't gain time to deal with the federal law. Byline: JONATHAN E. KAPLAN Washington ...

Robotics competition gets high schoolers energized ; The 20-student Messalonskee team will put their creation to the test this weekend.

Mar 01, 2008; ... Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Robotics competition gets high schoolers energized ; The 20-student Messalonskee team will put their creation to the test this weekend. Byline: Blethen Maine News Service Edition: STORM Section: Local & ...

Panel OKs mental health bill ; State House: The measure would establish a consumer council and give it separate funding.

Mar 01, 2008; ... SUSAN M. COVER Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Panel OKs mental health bill ; State House: The measure would establish a consumer council and give it separate funding. Byline: SUSAN M. COVER Blethen Maine News Service Edition: ...

Elton was in command throughout marathon show

Mar 01, 2008; ... BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Elton was in command throughout marathon show Byline: BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Local & State Type: News At 8 p.m. sharp, the lights in the Cumberland County Civic Center went ...

Maranacook topples Capers ; The Black Bears put a cap on their undefeated season with a 56-46 win over Cape Elizabeth.

Mar 01, 2008; ... TOM CHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Maranacook topples Capers ; The Black Bears put a cap on their undefeated season with a 56-46 win over Cape Elizabeth. Byline: TOM CHARD Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Sports Type: News BANGOR -- ...

Title characters Two in a row for Waterville ; The Panthers finish off another unbeaten season, beating Lake Region for the second straight year.

Mar 01, 2008; ... MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Title characters Two in a row for Waterville ; The Panthers finish off another unbeaten season, beating Lake Region for the second straight year. Byline: MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: ...

Portland's picking up the slack ; Andrew Ebbett gets another call-up, but the Portland Pirates respond with a 6-3 win over Lowell.

Mar 01, 2008; ... PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Portland's picking up the slack ; Andrew Ebbett gets another call-up, but the Portland Pirates respond with a 6-3 win over Lowell. Byline: PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: Sports Type: ...

Expected storm leads to revised playoff schedule ; With snow in the forecast, the MPA postpones state title basketball games and hockey semifinals.

Mar 01, 2008; ... RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Expected storm leads to revised playoff schedule ; With snow in the forecast, the MPA postpones state title basketball games and hockey semifinals. Byline: RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: ...

Loss puts even more pressure on Maine ; Vermont earns a 2-0 win, further trimming Maine's chances at a berth in the Hockey East playoffs.

Mar 01, 2008; ... JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Loss puts even more pressure on Maine ; Vermont earns a 2-0 win, further trimming Maine's chances at a berth in the Hockey East playoffs. Byline: JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: ...

Huskies rock Owls, roll into title game ; USM routs Keene State for a chance to win its 19th conference championship in the past 22 years.

Mar 01, 2008; ... KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 Huskies rock Owls, roll into title game ; USM routs Keene State for a chance to win its 19th conference championship in the past 22 years. Byline: KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Edition: STORM Section: ...

SMAA Skiing Championships - Slalom and Giant Slalom

Mar 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-01-2008 SMAA Skiing Championships - Slalom and Giant Slalom Edition: STORM Section: Sports Column: High Schools Type: News BOYS' SKIINGSMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS at Shawnee PeakSLALOM1. Zander Markellos ...

Stocks down, a ban looming, alewife fishermen join forces ; They contend the fishery's problems lie at sea, and want regulators to leave Maine alone.

Mar 02, 2008; ... TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Stocks down, a ban looming, alewife fishermen join forces ; They contend the fishery's problems lie at sea, and want regulators to leave Maine alone. Byline: TOM BELL Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

A fin in the door ; Sport fishermen have beaten back earlier attempts to improve river herring access to the watershed, but that may soon change.

Mar 02, 2008; ... TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 A fin in the door ; Sport fishermen have beaten back earlier attempts to improve river herring access to the watershed, but that may soon change. Byline: TOM BELL Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Lawyers object to delay of trials ; A coalition prepares to sue if the state suspends criminal proceedings because of a budget gap.

Mar 02, 2008; ... TREVOR MAXWELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Lawyers object to delay of trials ; A coalition prepares to sue if the state suspends criminal proceedings because of a budget gap. Byline: TREVOR MAXWELL Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Front Type: ...

SEARLES, MERVELLE E.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 SEARLES, MERVELLE E. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services ...

HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News HILDRETH, HASKET DERBY - 48, of ...

MCMAHON, LARRY W.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 MCMAHON, LARRY W. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and ...

MCMAHON, FORREST E.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 MCMAHON, FORREST E. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and ...

DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DAVIS, SHANE MICHAEL - 32, of Portland, in ...

KNIPE, LUCILLE B. "LULU"

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 KNIPE, LUCILLE B. "LULU" Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

ABBOTT, ELLEN ELIZABETH "NELLIE"

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 ABBOTT, ELLEN ELIZABETH "NELLIE" Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News ABBOTT, ELLEN ELIZABETH ...

POLLARD, MARION D.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 POLLARD, MARION D. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News POLLARD, MARION D. - 92, of ...

Poland Spring pitch regarding test wells rolls into Shapleigh ; Opposition from Fryeburg pours into town, but a lot of residents seem OK with the water company's plan.

Mar 02, 2008; ... SETH HARKNESS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Poland Spring pitch regarding test wells rolls into Shapleigh ; Opposition from Fryeburg pours into town, but a lot of residents seem OK with the water company's plan. Byline: SETH HARKNESS Staff ...

WALLACE, EDWARD MOORE

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 WALLACE, EDWARD MOORE Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

BRICKATES, ROBERT E.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BRICKATES, ROBERT E. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BRICKATES, ROBERT ...

SKILLINGS, KENNETH JAMES SR.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 SKILLINGS, KENNETH JAMES SR. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News SKILLINGS, KENNETH JAMES SR ....

DEAN, MARILYN W.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 DEAN, MARILYN W. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DEAN, MARILYN W. - formerly of Presque Isle, in Portland, Feb. 28, 2008. Calling ...

Helping winter roads, hurting the environment ; An increased use of salt can affect both wells and wildlife, but sand also has a downside, experts say.

Mar 02, 2008; ... MECHELE COOPER Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Helping winter roads, hurting the environment ; An increased use of salt can affect both wells and wildlife, but sand also has a downside, experts say. Byline: MECHELE COOPER Blethen Maine News ...

Landline sale will require close supervision by PUC ; FairPoint Communications will become a key player in Maine's economic future.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Landline sale will require close supervision by PUC ; FairPoint Communications will become a key player in Maine's economic future. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: Editorial Now we wait and see ....

Growing prison populations only half of justice-system equation ; What also needs to be taken into account is the nation's declining violent crime rate.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Growing prison populations only half of justice-system equation ; What also needs to be taken into account is the nation's declining violent crime rate. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: ...

Three towns' plan to merge schools draws state praise ; Falmouth, Cumberland and North Yarmouth officials emphasize the potential benefits to students.

Mar 02, 2008; ... TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Three towns' plan to merge schools draws state praise ; Falmouth, Cumberland and North Yarmouth officials emphasize the potential benefits to students. Byline: TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Edition: ...

Skepticism of pharmaceuticals healthy ; Consumers should not insist on taking medications based on advertising from the drug companies.

Mar 02, 2008; ... John W. Porter editorial page editor Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 Skepticism of pharmaceuticals healthy ; Consumers should not insist on taking medications based on advertising from the drug companies. Byline: John W. Porter editorial page editor Edition: ...

VALENTE, KATHY "CISSY"

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 VALENTE, KATHY "CISSY" Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News VALENTE, KATHY "CISSY" ...

MASON, ESTHER ALICE

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 MASON, ESTHER ALICE Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

BUSH, GARY AYERS

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BUSH, GARY AYERS Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BUSH, GARY AYERS - of North Yarmouth, Feb ....

BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS'

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS' Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BARBERIE, JOSEPH 'BOOTS' - 89, of Alfred, Feb. 28, 2008. Visiting hours, Sunday, 6-8 ...

BERRY, WILLIAM SR.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BERRY, WILLIAM SR. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

KARL, JOHN F.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 KARL, JOHN F. Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

BRAZER, MURIEL PRICE

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BRAZER, MURIEL PRICE Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

BROWN, EDWARD "PARKER"

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 BROWN, EDWARD "PARKER" Edition: FINAL Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

State not the best agent to monitor toxins ; Given that change is coming to Washington, it's best to seek a solution there for now.

Mar 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 03-02-2008 State not the best agent to monitor toxins ; Given that change is coming to Washington, it's best to seek a solution there for now. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: Editorial The Bush ...