Six Maine Dams To Change Ownership - 7/02/09 12:42pm EST
Six Maine dams would be sold if a deal is approved by state and federal regulators.  PPL Corporation announced yesterday it plans to sell the hydroelectric facilities to an energy investment firm for $95 million. Dept. of Labor Awards $100k to Maine to Support Dislocated Workers - 7/02/09 12:14pm EST
The US Department of Labor announced today that it is granting over two millions dollars in funds to assist state apprenticeship agencies. AG Mills Praises Court Ruling - 7/02/09 11:09am EST
The US Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that federal law does not pre-empt the ability of states to enforce its consumer protection laws on federally chartered banks. Obesity on the Rise in Maine - 7/02/09 10:55am EST
A new national study says both Maine adults and kids are fatter than they were in last year’s study.  Supporters of Health Care Reform Go Door-To-Door - 6/19/09 11:45am EST
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Working America are launching of a door-to-door canvassing drive to raise awareness and support for a more progressive approach to health care reform. MaineHousing Announces "Gift of Green" Incentive Program - 6/19/09 11:33am EST
A new program aimed at helping first-timehome buyers in Maine will provide a grant of up to $5,000. Anti-Gay Marriage Organizers Hire CA Public Relations Firm - 6/19/09 11:17am EST
Opponents of gay marriage in Maine have retained the services of a West Coast firm that successfully campaigned to overturn same-sex marriage in California through the Prop 8 proposal. Maine's Representatives Fend Off Removal Of Lobster Research Earmark - 6/19/09 10:41am EST
Maine's members of Congress successfully defeated an attempt to cut a $200,000 earmark for lobster research they added to an appropriations bill. Governor Signs Emergency Borrowing Bill - 6/19/09 10:16am EST
Governor Baldacci has signed an emergency bill to make sure newly merged school districts can borrow money. U.S. Energy Secretary to Meet with UMaine Professor to Discuss Offshore Wind - 6/2/09 4:07 PM EST
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu plans to meet with University of Maine Professor Habib Dagher this week to discuss a proposal to establish a national offshore wind research center at the Orono school. 

Hiking the Appalachian Trail
At first glance, you might not think of 61-year-old Ron Smith of Hope as the typical champion for a cause, ready to rally his countrymen from coast to coast! But look again. Ron has glaucoma and on May 15, he will embark on a 4,500-mile cross-country bicycle trek to raise money for glaucoma research and treatment. "This is going to be the ride of my life,” he says, and he'll blog about his adventure here.

the stop sign
hanover, nh (By Ron Smith: 06/25) Finns & Friends
Holy Communion at Finnish Church
South Thomaston (By ART JURA: 07/01) Eye of the Tiger
Boys Tiger Basketball Camp begins July 6
Rockland (By Jim Leonard: 06/30) Vidvues and Tom's Picks
Video games and pop stars: ‘Streetfighter’ and Jonas Brothers
Owls Head (By Tom Von Malder: 07/01) Al Gardner Blog
My Feet are Getting Webbed
Rockport (By Al Gardner: 06/29) Down in Front
Going through the desert on a tram with no name
(By Daniel Dunkle: 07/02)