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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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Bikers go vertical

Oct 6, 2008 9:07 am

AUBURN - Hundreds of spectators lined the Lost Valley parking lot as motorcycles revved engines, spun tires and kicked up a whole lot of dust Sunday afternoon.

Roadtrip Nation to visit CMCC

Oct 6, 2008 9:07 am

AUBURN - Roadtrip Nation, which has evolved into a PBS series, three books and an online community, will visit Central Maine Community College as part of its annual fall campus tour. One of its signat...

Mill till

Oct 6, 2008 9:07 am

Roger Michaud, known to lots of local Boomers as keyboardist and lead singer with Moon Dawgs, can't escape the pull of the Hill Mill.

Voters cry foul over move

Oct 6, 2008 9:06 am

LEWISTON - City Hall needs to make it easier for Ward 4's voters in next month's presidential election, according to county Democrats. The City Council voted to move the Ward 4 polling place out of th...

Androscoggin County

Oct 6, 2008 9:06 am

" Tracey Landry, 38, of 177 Hunts Meadow Road, Whitefield, on a charge of violating bail, 10:36 p.m. Wednesday at 2 Penney Lane in Greene, Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.

CharlesDarwin's evolution: 'Finding Your Inner Fish'

Oct 6, 2008 9:06 am

LEWISTON - Bates College and the Lewiston Public Library will launch a yearlong commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of naturalist Charles Darwin beginning Tuesday with a talk titled &q...

Motorcycle crashes on Rt. 4

Oct 5, 2008 9:06 am

TURNER - Police late Saturday were piecing together a motorcycle accident on Route 4 that sent one man to the hospital. State Trooper Jason Wing said four motorcycles were traveling together when one ...

'It's my kid out there' Lewiston hosts the 18th Annual Twin Cities Marching Band Show

Oct 5, 2008 9:06 am

LEWISTON - The reigning champs, South Portland, opened with a piece from "Indiana Jones." The Leavitt Area High School Marching Band picked an older classic.

Procession celebrates 100th year

Oct 5, 2008 9:06 am

FRYEBURG - Gusting winds Saturday drove temperatures into the jackets and blankets range, but thousands of fair-goers took it in stride to see the 100th anniversary Grand Parade.

Police log

Oct 5, 2008 9:06 am

" Robert Michael Crosby, 53, of 16 Hillside Lane, on charges of domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime, 8:27 p.m. Friday on Hillside Lane.

Local News from WCSH 6 Portland via Yahoo! News

Governor Welcomes Soldiers Home

Oct 6, 2008 3:18 pm

WATERVILLE (AP) -- Thirty-six members of Maine military units that served in Iraq were welcomed home by Gov. John Baldacci during a ceremony in Waterville.

Yarmouth Road Closing For Culvert Replacement

Oct 6, 2008 3:03 pm

(YARMOUTH) (NEWS CENTER) -- The Old County Road in Yarmouth will be closed from October 8th through October 10th. The closed area will be between Granite Street and Hayfield Road. A culvert is being r...

Two Maine Cases Up In U.S. Supreme Court

Oct 6, 2008 11:18 am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court opens its new term today with a couple of cases from Maine.

Ralph Nader To Rally In Portland

Oct 6, 2008 10:47 am

PORTLAND (AP) -- Consumer advocate and presidential candidate Ralph Nader is in Maine today to rally support for his campaign.

Margarita's Restaurant Evacuated By Fire

Oct 6, 2008 4:03 am

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Fire crews were called to Margarita's Restaurant on Brown Street in Portland Sunday. Heavy smoke forced the evacuation of the building about 10 p.m.

Jewel Of The Seas Docks In Maine

Oct 6, 2008 12:04 am

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- The cruise ship season is far from over. Summer has given way to prime foliage time, and that is still hauling in the tourists.

Portland Firefighters Unveil Plans For Memorial

Oct 6, 2008 12:03 am

PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- The Portland Fire Department is showing off its plans for a new memorial honoring fallen colleagues. It would sit outside the Central Fire Station on Congress Street.

State Thanks 169th For Service

Oct 6, 2008 12:03 am

WATERVILLE (NEWS CENTER)-- Soldiers with the 169th Military Police were back together in Waterville. The nearly 40 soldiers spent 10 months in Iraq mentoring the Iraqi Police and building 6 new police...

Cumberland Hits The Road To Capture Bangor's Title

Oct 5, 2008 11:34 pm

CUMBERLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- There's a campaign in Cumberland gaining momentum from inside a motor mome. For years, the City of Bangor has had the largest percentage of voter turnout in the state. Now,...

Moody Gets Ready For PSO's New Season

Oct 5, 2008 11:33 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The Portland Symphony Orchestra will have a new leader at the helm when it kicks off its season this week. Robert Moody is the 12th music director in the orchestra's 85-year hi...

Local and Community News for Maine from Magic-City-News.com

Liars and Losers

Oct 6, 2008 8:55 am

Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., the Financial Services Committee chairman, projected himself this week as one of the most obvious Big Losers in America.

International Politics: Tibet / Ossetia

Oct 6, 2008 8:50 am

China, Russia, America and other countries can have nuclear weapons, but North Korea cannot. I really don't understand the logic behind that concept. I do of course understand the fear.

October 6 - Today in History

Oct 6, 2008 8:00 am

Today is October 6.  Here's what happened on this day in history.

Sarah Palin Suffering Typical 'Christian Persecution'

Oct 5, 2008 9:15 am

Comedians are slicing and dicing her, even grossly vulgar on occasion. Liberal talk show regulars delight in poking fun at her as mother and wife as well as devout Christian.

2008 China National Holiday Trip

Oct 5, 2008 9:11 am

I am not a serious person, I am a serious teacher. I take my job seriously and do my best to improve their abilities. Unfortunately that is not always possible.  Take for instance my duties o...

October 5 - Today in History

Oct 5, 2008 8:00 am

Today is October 5.  Here's what happened on this day in history.

Can We Cope? Progress at What Cost?

Oct 5, 2008 5:24 am

I would heartily recommend taking a look at these and other articles published by Mr. Fankboner, for they are a warning to us of our general complacency and lack of moral fibre.

Dems Brought Us To This!

Oct 4, 2008 8:20 am

Can America withstand another day with Chris Dodd and Harry Reid, two arch-liars who have stood before TV cameras to recite outright deceit during this bailout mess?

Statement of Congressman Mike Michaud on the Wall Street Bailout

Oct 4, 2008 8:01 am

Throughout my time in public service, whether in the Maine Legislature or the U.S. Congress, I have committed myself to truly representing the best interests of my constituents. In examining bills, I ...

Senator Collins To Help John Frary

Oct 4, 2008 8:00 am

FARMINGTON -- Professor John Frary was pleased to receive assurances of financial support from Senator Susan Collins' Dirigo Pac today in Farmington.

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