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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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The Growing Threat of Smart Meters

May 16, 2013 3:51 am

As Americans become aware of these threats they have begun to oppose the installation of Smart Meters on their property. Some local and state government's, when faced with the health complaints, have ...

The Prophet Elijah; King Ahab and his sons.

May 16, 2013 3:43 am

As much as many fundamentalists believe that there can be no physical error in the Bible, the fact is that there are a number. Sometimes what appears to be an error is not, but sometimes the errors ar...

The Shamrak Report

May 16, 2013 3:40 am

"The FBI's list of "Ten Most Wanted" fugitives dates back to 1950 but the list of "Most Wanted Terrorists" dates back to just after 9/11 and the sense that terrorism had becom...

IRS inspector general's report small comfort for Tea Party groups

May 16, 2013 3:38 am

Following the day's myriad news stories on Benghazi, Associated Press allegations and the IRS targeting right-of-center organizations, the highly anticipated Treasury Department's report on the blosso...

Shavou'ot (Pentecost) Guide for the Perplexed, 2013

May 16, 2013 3:35 am

Shavou'ot (Pentecost) was, originally, an agricultural holiday, celebrating the first harvest/fruit by bringing offerings (Bikkurim) to the Temple in Jerusalem. Following the destruction of the second...

Michaud Recognizes Maine Law Enforcement during National Police Week

May 16, 2013 3:33 am

Representative Mike Michaud recognized National Police week by submitting a Congressional Record statement honoring Maine law enforcement. Michaud joined New England law enforcement officers to attend...

May 15 - Today in History

May 15, 2013 8:00 am

Today is May 15. Here's what happened on this day in history.

May 14 - Today in History

May 14, 2013 8:00 am

Today is May 14th. Here's what happened on this day in history.

May 13 - Today in History

May 13, 2013 8:00 am

Today is May 13. Here's what happened on this day in history.

That good Irish cop

May 12, 2013 8:25 am

On another occasion, I had been copying the police blotter for the paper that was employing me. One entry had been about a man, who had dropped his employer's bag of money into a trash bin. If I remem...

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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