Boston Globe, Sun, 21 Oct 2007 2:39 AM PDT
In Maine, a push to apply to college http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2007/10/21/in_maine_a_push_to_apply_to_college
AUGUSTA, Maine - A state law encouraging high school seniors to continue their education by completing at least one postsecondary school application took effect last month, but Maine's top education official is looking to take the approach a step further.

Portsmouth Herald, Sun, 21 Oct 2007 3:13 AM PDT
Dozens of bills filed over Maine school merger plan http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071021/NEWS/710210356
School district consolidation has rapidly become the biggest issue confronting the Maine Legislature this fall, with at least 60 bills filed that address the controversial law.

The Lewiston Sun Journal, Sun, 21 Oct 2007 2:09 AM PDT
Maine bars release of why teachers were decertified http://www.sunjournal.com/story/234855-3/MaineNews/Maine_bars_release_of_why_teachers_were_decertified/
AUGUSTA (AP) - Teachers in Maine have been accused of sexual involvement with students, but state law bars disclosure of how many educators lost their certifications as a result.

Camden Herald, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:56 PM PDT
Lincolnville's state representative urges nuclear power for Maine and promises legislation to encourage it http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/10/21/camden_herald/local_news/doc471763b5a6465633868709.txt
LINCOLNVILLE â€Â" Rep. Bob Walker, R-Lincolnville, says Maine could benefit from construction of a nuclear power plant. He said he plans to introduce legislation this winter to create a Maine Nuclear Power Council “to encourage, co-ordinate and guide interested parties to site nuclear power plants in Maine.”

Camden Herald, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:56 PM PDT
International panel at Camden’s Pop Tech say we must act to protect ocean life, in Maine and all over the world http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/10/21/camden_herald/local_news/doc4719578364f29224830040.txt
CAMDEN â€Â" A capacity crowd at Pop Tech 2007 and an audience on the Web, listened as a Maine fisherman turned MacArthur Fellow explained that there are no fish in Maine’s waters.

WCSH 6 Portland, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 4:35 PM PDT
Eco-Maine Shows Off Recycling Facility http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=72987
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Many people like the idea of recycling, but don't like the hassle of sorting out all the various recyclable materials. A Portland waste disposal company called Eco-Maine has come up with a solution to that problem.

WCSH 6 Portland, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 4:33 PM PDT
Maine Thanks Guardsmen In Freedom Salute http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=72986
AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- The Maine National Guard and the state's political leaders put on what's called a "freedom salute" to say thanks to 90 soldiers who returned from the war in Iraq back in July.

WMTW Auburn, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 7:58 PM PDT
High School Athletes Honor Maine Veterans http://www.wmtw.com/news/14386374/detail.html?rss=port&psp=news
More than 50 Lawrence High School football players help place more than 300 stones at the Central Maine Veterans Memorial Park in Winslow on Saturday.

Camden Herald, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:55 PM PDT
Maine Senate President Edmonds to speak in Camden http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/10/21/camden_herald/local_news/doc471659f893c64330361143.txt
CAMDEN â€Â" Maine Senate President Beth Edmonds, D-Freeport, will be the speaker at a meeting planned for 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Lord Camden Inn on Main Street.

The Republican Journal, Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:59 PM PDT
Journal garners 22 Maine Press Association awards http://www.mainecoastnow.com/articles/2007/10/21/the_republican_journal_and_the_waldo_independent/local_news//doc4716216783187268946686.txt
ROCKPORT â€Â" Staff at The Republican Journal earned 22 awards in the Maine Press Association’s 2007 Better Newspaper Contest, awards that were presented Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Samoset Resort.

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