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State officials say heightened levels of red tide have triggered a ban on shellfish harvesting along sections of the southern Maine coast. 1BATH, MAINE New destroyer The Navy's newest guided-missile destroyer was christened Saturday with the name of former Vice Adm. James Stockdale, a fighter pilot who spent 71/2 years in captivity in North Vietnam, received the Medal of Honor and was presidential candidate Ross Perot's running mate. Stockdale, who died nearly three years ago at age 81, flew 201 carrier-based missions before ... President Bush declared a northern Maine county a federal disaster on Friday after historic flooding that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes this month. CAMDEN — A local man’s attempt to overthrow the ban on personal Jet Ski-style watercraft on numerous Maine lakes has been rejected by the Maine Supreme Court. After a national search that started in November, Jeffrey Schultes, the manager in charge of Maine’s largest airport, has been named airport administrator, the top spot, at Bradley International Airport. (AP) BATH, Maine - The Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer was christened Saturday with the name of a fighter pilot who spent 7 1/2 years in captivity in North Vietnam, received the Medal of Honor and served as presidential candidate Ross Perot’s running mate. Aroostook County residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the recent flood may be eligible for low-interest loans from the Maine State Housing Authority. John Maine became the first New York Mets starter this year to reach the eighth inning, taking a shutout into the ninth Wednesday during a 12-1 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brad Penny. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Hundreds of police officers and firefighters marched in a somber procession Friday to bid farewell to a Portland police sergeant who died of injuries he received when his service revolver accidentally discharged.

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Maine shipyard christens destroyer named for Vietnam POW
The Associated Press - 11 hours ago
BATH, Maine (AP) — The Navy's newest guided missile destroyer was christened Saturday with the name of a fighter pilot who spent 7 1/2 years in captivity in ...
Maine Shipyard To Christen Destroyer Named For Vietnam POW WCSH-TV
The future USS Stockdale will be christened Saturday at Bath Iron ... Brunswick Times Record
Newest Ship Christened At Bath Iron Works WCSH-TV

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Bush declares northern Maine federal disaster after floods
The Associated Press - May 9, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — President Bush declared a northern Maine county a federal disaster on Friday after historic flooding that destroyed or damaged ...
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Maine Whitehouse.gov (press release)
Registration with FEMA Begins Assistance Process 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Bush declares The County disaster area Bangor Daily News
Boston Globe - Edmonton Sun

Red tide closes shellfish beds in southern Maine
Boston Globe, United States - 9 hours ago
PORTLAND, Maine—State officials say heightened levels of red tide have triggered a ban on shellfish harvesting along sections of the southern Maine coast. ...

WCSH-TV

Cut-rate loans offered to Maine flood victims
Boston Globe, United States - 19 hours ago
AUGUSTA, Maine—Aroostook County residents whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the recent flood may be eligible for low-interest loans from the Maine ...
Northern Mainers Begin Recovery After Floods WCSH-TV

Maine troopers warn motorists to use cell phones with care
Boston Globe, United States - May 9, 2008
PORTLAND, MaineMaine state police say a pair of recent incidents underscores the need for motorists to use care if they have to use a cell phone while ...

The Money Times

Maine Leads Mets Past Dodgers; Yankees' Wang Suffers First Loss
Bloomberg - May 7, 2008
By Mason Levinson May 8 (Bloomberg) -- John Maine took a shutout into the ninth inning as the Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1, while Chien-Ming Wang ...
Mets avoid sweep with big win over Dodgers Sports Network
Mets run on all cylinders in LA blowout MLB.com
NY Mets (12) at LA Dodgers (1) SBR Forum
Staten Island Advance - SILive.com - Bleacher Report

Central Maine Morning Sentinel

Thomas College grads hear of ethics
MaineToday.com, ME - 5 hours ago
Statistically, the vast majority of Thomas College graduates stay in Maine, he said. Just as this year’s graduates have changed Thomas, so they can also ...
Your word is your bond Central Maine Morning Sentinel

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA 'I CAN DO ANYTHING'
Kennebec Journal, ME - 2 hours ago
BY MATTHEW STONE LOOKING UP: Graduates Michelle Fenderson, of Augusta, left, and Elaina George, of Farmingdale, march into University of Maine at Augusta ...
UMA graduates 651 Central Maine Morning Sentinel
Coming in Handley New UMA leader seeks recruiting, fund gains Kennebec Journal

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Maine man sentenced in connection with drinking death
Boston Globe, United States - May 9, 2008
PORTLAND, Maine—A former University of Maine student has been sentenced in connection with the alcohol-related death of a fellow student. ...
Ex-student to serve time in drinking pal's death Bangor Daily News
Man Charged In Friend's Drinking Death Sentenced In Plea Agreement WCSH-TV