Bangor Daily News, Sat, 28 Jul 2007 4:20 AM PDT
Modified corn OK'd for Maine farmers http://bangordailynews.com/news/templates/?a=152545&z=500
WATERVILLE, Maine - After pleas from farmers on both sides of the issue, Maine’s Bureau of Pesticides Control on Friday approved the registration of corn that is genetically engineered with a natural pesticide. Maine is the last state in the country to allow the modified corn to be sold or grown.

Portsmouth Herald, Sat, 28 Jul 2007 3:15 AM PDT
Maine bill seeks increase in wages http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070728/BIZ/707280310
AUGUSTA â€" Although a new federal law that took effect last week increased the federal minimum wage to $5.85 an hour, the Senate chairman of the Legislature's Labor Committee said this week that Maine families deserve an even higher increase and a...

Daily Herald, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:59 PM PDT
Maine South grad loses well on 'Jeopardy!' http://www.dailyherald.com/news/cookstory.asp?id=335412&c=cc
This Maine South High School graduate will take the category “Jeopardy winnings” for $38,600.

Camden Herald, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:39 PM PDT
Another Maine soldier killed in Iraq http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/07/28/camden_herald/local_news/doc4692826c73465679610166.txt
AUGUSTA – Gov. John E. Baldacci announces the loss of an active duty Army soldier with Maine ties. Pfc. Jason E. Dore, 25, died Sunday, July 8, in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Camden Herald, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:44 PM PDT
8,000 homeless in Maine each year http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/07/28/camden_herald/local_news/doc46a1206b316a5835204040.txt
AUGUSTA — On Jan. 30 this year there were 829 people in Maine, including 109 families and 208 children, living in shelters, temporary housing, on the streets, or in other unsuitable places, according to a report released by MaineHousing.

Camden Herald, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:46 PM PDT
Poor air quality predicted in Coastal Maine for Friday, July 27 http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/07/28/camden_herald/local_news/doc46a8fcd8ba572266945025.txt
BOSTON — Unhealthy air quality is predicted for western Massachusetts and coastal Maine for Friday, July 27. The forecast for hot weather tomorrow is also expected to cause the demand for electricity in New England to reach high load levels.

WCSH 6 Portland, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 4:17 PM PDT
Maine Farmers Deal With Dry Spell http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=67337
EXETER (NEWS CENTER) -- Farmers in Maine are dealing with summer heat and also a lack of rain. The Crane Brothers Farm in Exeter has had to pull out all its irrigation equipment this season, and that's after two years of not using it because Maine had so much rain.

WMTW Auburn, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 3:38 PM PDT
Lyme Disease On Track For Record Year In Maine http://www.wmtw.com/health/13769947/detail.html?rss=port&psp=news
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says it has received 70 reports of Lyme disease so far this year.

WCSH 6 Portland, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:23 AM PDT
Two Killed In Northern Maine Crash http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=67290
CASTLE HILL (AP) -- Maine State Police are investigating a fatal collision Thursday night that left two people dead in the Aroostook County town of Castle Hill.

Sand Mountain Reporter, Fri, 27 Jul 2007 3:23 PM PDT
Albertville hiker reaches Maine on Trail http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9f2f30b542ca6c5a
Albertville’s intrepid hiker Joseph Abrahams arrived in Stratton, Maine, on Sunday.

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