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Maine is known for its scenery — its jagged, mostly rocky coastline, its low, rolling mountains, and its heavily forested interior — as well as for its seafood cuisine, especially lobsters and clams.

Because it was an exclave of Massachusetts and was growing in population at a rapid rate, Maine became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820 as a component of the Missouri Compromise.

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Say "Thank You" to Families of the Fallen

May 25, 2013 5:11 am

In honor of Memorial Day, a unique social media campaign hopes to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by families who have lost loved ones that served in the military. After all, memorial day is no...

The Magic Letter

May 24, 2013 5:39 pm

"Whoever controls the media controls the mind." -- Jim Morrison. Right now we have a number of major scandals brewing. Benghazi. The IRS scandal. The AP scandal. And now the issue of a Fox N...

Michaud, Pingree Seek Answers on Cutler Naval Air Station Furloughs

May 24, 2013 5:27 pm

Today, Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel expressing concerns over furloughs in Maine due to the sequester.

C&C Annual Meeting Breaks Attendance Records

May 24, 2013 5:21 pm

AUGUSTA, ME -- Crisis & Counseling Centers (C&C) enjoyed record attendance at its Annual Meeting & Dinner on May 9 at the Waterville Elks Banquet and Conference Center.

Bill to Require American-made Military Uniforms

May 24, 2013 5:18 pm

Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree introduced a bill to reverse the Department of Defense's (DOD) avoidance of the Berry Amendment, which requires DOD to purchase American-made military ...

May 24 - Today in History

May 24, 2013 8:00 am

Today is May 24. Here's what happened on this day in history.

America: The Banana Republic

May 23, 2013 9:01 am

The main watch dog that protects citizens from the evil deeds and intent of its government is a free press. A free press can expose the blunders, malfeasance and criminality of a government that would...

Criminal alien allegedly rapes, brutalizes 9-year-old in 'Sanctuary City'

May 23, 2013 8:57 am

An Ecuadorian criminal alien, who was released last year when Baltimore, Md., became a sanctuary city, was arrested by federal agents for the violent rape of a 9-year-old girl, according to a Judicial...

Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Tackle the VA Claims Backlog

May 23, 2013 8:56 am

Joined by veteran groups on Capitol Hill, House lawmakers unveiled a legislative package today designed to help the Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) accomplish its goal to eliminate the backlog by...

The Shamrak Report

May 23, 2013 8:49 am

The leadership of the UN Conference on Disarmament rotates automatically in alphabetical order among its 65 member nations, and Iran is scheduled to take the helm on May 27 for a session running until...

News for Maine from thePhoenix.com

An intimate look at New Englands most popular crustacean, the lobster: Its hopes, needs, values and future

Apr 3, 2013 7:21 pm

Inordinate claws: The ugliest fruit of the sea Lets face it -- that is, assuming that you can stand to face something that looks as though it ought to be using John Agar to clean pieces of Tucson ...

Freedom Watch: My Final Phoenix column

Mar 25, 2013 9:47 pm

I have two indelible memories from my more than 40 years with The Boston Phoenix. I have two indelible memories from my more than 40 years with The Boston Phoenix.The first memory: I began my long-...

Mrs. Warren goes to Washington

Mar 21, 2013 5:51 pm

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warrens credentials, support, and savvy make her almost untouchable and she knows it. Elizabeth Warren was the only senator on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pe...

Fung WahTF

Mar 20, 2013 9:17 pm

Everyone knew and safety records confirm that the budget buses were unsafe. So what took regulators so long to step in? When federal transportation regulators declared Fung Wah buses a safety h...

The Good Fight: Why the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary is, unexpectedly, one of the hottest fronts in the planets biggest battle

Mar 18, 2013 6:02 pm

The first time I ever threw my heart and soul into a political campaign, I was 13. The first time I ever threw my heart and soul into a political campaign, I was 13. Paul Tsongas was running for Co...

Whitey's Southie: A tour of Bulger's haunts

Mar 15, 2013 7:13 pm

In the 1960s, 28 West Broadway was the Transit Caf, headquarters for the loansharking Killeen gang. Owl StationIn the 1960s, 28 West Broadway was the Transit Caf, headquarters for the loansharkin...

Inside Whitey's head

Mar 15, 2013 3:44 pm

Bostons most notorious gangster and one of Americas legendary bad guys At the heart of the two riveting new books documenting the life and times of Whitey Bulger, Bostons most notorious gangster a...

BOOK EXCERPT: Just Don't Clip Anyone: First days as an informant

Mar 15, 2013 3:42 pm

Excerpt from "Whitey Bulger: America's Most Wanted Gangster." Whitey had probably always intended to kill Tommy King, the brawler who had been his onetime counterpart and rival. The ...

The End: Boston Phoenix publishes final issue today

Mar 14, 2013 8:12 pm

Statement from publisher Stephen M. Mindich As of now the Boston Phoenix has ceased publishing and wfnx.com will not continue as it is.

Mercy and Sal DiMasi

Mar 14, 2013 1:50 am

When it comes to showing a modicum of mercy to some of those convicted of federal crimes, Barack Obama is shaping up to have the worst track record of any president in recent memory. When it comes ...

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