Boston Globe, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 2:20 AM PDT
Maine probes large cat sighting http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2007/07/05/maine_probes_large_cat_sighting
OAKLAND, Maine -- State biologists have begun investigating the second reported mountain lion sighting in a week in central Maine.

NPR, Wed, 04 Jul 2007 2:34 PM PDT
Maine Island Celebrates New Independence http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11713161&ft=1&f=1003
Independence Day has new meaning to the 350 year-round residents of Chebeague Island, Maine. This year, it comes during the islanders' first week of independence, after seceding from the mainland in an effort to preserve their community.

Portsmouth Herald, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 3:13 AM PDT
Mental health funds cut; Maine to lose millions in aid http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/NEWS/707050414
KITTERY, Maine â€" Mental health care providers around the state have tightened their belts, and some are slashing positions in response to state budget cuts that took effect July 1.

WPRI 12 Providence, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 0:33 AM PDT
State fines Boston and Maine railroad http://www.eyewitnessnewstv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6746422&nav=menu20_2
GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) - The Boston and Maine railroad line gets punished for leaving chemically treated railroad ties along its train tracks in western Massachusetts.

The Barre Montpelier Times Argus, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 0:14 AM PDT
Investigators working on unsolved Maine murder http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/RH/20070705/NEWS03/707050389/1004/SPORTS
BANGOR, Maine -- Thirty years after a 26-year-old Massachusetts woman's body was found in the gardens of a historic Northeast Harbor inn, police are hopeful they can still solve the crime. ... - The Associated Press

York County Coast Star, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 3:05 AM PDT
Maine flood victims urged to beware of scam artists http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/BIZ/707050351
SCARBOROUGH â€" State and federal disaster recovery officials advise Maine residents who suffered disaster-related damages following the April flooding to be careful when hiring unknown contractors to clean up and repair their homes and businesses.

York County Coast Star, Thu, 05 Jul 2007 3:06 AM PDT
Maine Amateur qualifiers - tourney runs July 10-12 http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/SPORTS/707050312
OAKLAND â€" Eye doctor W. Todd Kirn, of Kennebunk, will once again set his sights on a golf crown as he leads a large contingent of local players in the quest for the Maine Amateur Championship, an event to be hosted next week by the Waterville...

Boston Globe, Wed, 04 Jul 2007 9:42 AM PDT
Maine studies effect of plastic, rubber lures on fish http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2007/07/04/maine_studies_effect_of_plastic_rubber_lures_on_fish
A marine biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife hopes that his study will help to determine the effects of plastic and rubber lures on fish that swallow them.

Boston Globe, Wed, 04 Jul 2007 9:43 AM PDT
Three Maine plants to be sold to investment firm http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2007/07/04/three_maine_plants_to_be_sold_to_investment_firm
Three textile plants in Maine are among six facilities nationwide being sold by an Atlanta-based corporation.

Camden Herald, Wed, 04 Jul 2007 10:45 PM PDT
Maine Community Colleges raise tuition $60 a year, 2.5 percent for full-time students http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/07/05/camden_herald/local_news/doc468554612c50f589479777.txt
FAIRFIELD — Trustees of the Maine Community College System voted today to increase tuition at the state’s seven community colleges by 2.5 percent or $2 per credit hour, effective fall 2007. In approving the increase, the Board stipulated that the revenues generated by the tuition hike be targeted to faculty or staff positions working in direct support of students.

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