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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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2 charged in Maine with seeking guns illegally

Mar 11, 2010 4:48 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Two men with criminal records are facing federal charges they tried to buy handguns in Maine so they could be resold illegally without serial numbers in Massachusetts.

Portland officials like mega port proposal

Mar 11, 2010 4:48 pm

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Officials in Portland say they welcome Gov. John Baldacci's proposal for an $8 million deep-water cruise ship berth in the city's harbor.

Deliberations to begin in 'lobster wars' trial

Mar 11, 2010 4:48 pm

FILE - This Aug. 18, 2009 file photo shows lobster traps and buoys sitting on a wharf at dawn on Matinicus Island, Maine. It was here on the morning of July 20 that longtime lobsterman Vance Bunker sh...

Sneak peek: L.L.Bean shows new Signature line to Bates students

Mar 11, 2010 11:18 am

LEWISTON In under two minutes, shed picked up a big, boxy leather bag with a rope handle and slung it over her shoulder. Moved on to a red canvas purse and tried its zippers. Held a white and blue co...

Auburn-Lewiston

Mar 11, 2010 11:18 am

Josh Johansen of Lewiston navigates through the corners and shadows on his skateboard on a sunny Wednesday at the Lewiston skate park. Johansen, who works at a local pizza parlor, said he was having a...

Voters re-elect Carrabassett Valley officials

Mar 11, 2010 11:03 am

CARRABASSETT VALLEY Voters re-elected incumbent selectmen Robert Luce and Lloyd Cuttler Wednesday. The two were being challenged by businessman Richard Rose.

Litchfield to host special town meeting Saturday

Mar 11, 2010 8:48 am

LITCHFIELD Residents will decide whether to match a fire department grant and whether to split up, on paper, Litchfield Academy and Libby-Tozier elementary school at a special town meeting Saturday.

Volunteers sign up to draft wind power ordinance

Mar 11, 2010 7:33 am

WELD Several residents have volunteered to serve on the Wind Power Ordinance Committee. Anyone else wishing to serve should contact Town Clerk Carol Cochran at the town office by April 1.

Nice day for a spring ride

Mar 11, 2010 7:33 am

Oscar Mata, 5, and his sister, Divina, 7, drive their convertible Mustangs in Auburn on Wednesday.

State lawmaker renews call for dividing Maine

Mar 11, 2010 5:33 am

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A lawmaker from northern Maine has launched another attempt to divide Maine into two states. Rep. Henry Joy's proposal gives new fuel to the notion of there being two Maines the ...

Local News from WCSH 6 Portland via Yahoo! News

In The Arena: William Cohen

Mar 11, 2010 7:41 pm

(NEWS CENTER) -- Former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense William Cohen talks about current political battles in Washington and struggles around the world on this edition of In The Arena.

Anziani returned to Maine

Mar 11, 2010 4:12 pm

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Police in Bangor say they have returned Edgard Anziani to Maine to face a murder charge.

Census defends notification letter

Mar 11, 2010 4:11 pm

(NEWS CENTER) -- You may have received a letter this week from the Census Bureau that left you a bit puzzled. It's not a census form. It's a letter telling you you're going to receive a census form in...

Washington St. School meets students nationwide

Mar 11, 2010 4:11 pm

BREWER, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Since March 1st, the Washington Street School in Brewer has been able to visit five states across the US.

Maine island weather station back on line

Mar 11, 2010 12:41 pm

MATINICUS ROCK, Maine (AP) -- A weather station on an uninhabited island 25 miles off the Maine's coast is working again after being out of service for more than a year.

Funeral Mass in Maine for oldest American

Mar 11, 2010 12:26 pm

MADISON, Maine (AP) -- A funeral Mass will take place in the central Maine town of Madison for the late Mary Josephine Ray, who was the oldest living American when she died on Sunday.

HOT TOPIC: Splitting the State?

Mar 11, 2010 10:41 am

(NEWS CENTER) - We just couldn't resist offering up another Hot Topic for discussion.

Flower show brings a taste of Spring to Portland

Mar 11, 2010 9:11 am

Portland's annual flower show is underway.

Delahanty nominated for U.S. Attorney

Mar 11, 2010 3:57 am

LEWISTON, Maine (NEWS CENTER)--Lewiston attorney and longtime judge Thomas Delehanty has been nominated by President Obama to be U.S. Attorney for Maine.

Blitz confirmed by Senate

Mar 11, 2010 3:56 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEWS CENTER)--The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sandy Blitz of Maine to be the federal co-chair of the northern border regional commission.

Local News from Bangor Daily News via Yahoo! News

Anziani to make first court appearance Friday

Mar 11, 2010 5:25 pm

BANGOR, Miane -- Edgard Anziani, who has been charged with beating and killing his ex-girlfriend's 15-month-old son, returned to Bangor late Wednesday night and will make his initial court ...

Senate confirms Blitz of Hudson for border panel

Mar 11, 2010 4:16 am

PORTLAND, Maine -- The U.S. Senate has confirmed a Maine man to become the federal co-chairperson of a commission that aims to create jobs and boost the economy in the northern reaches of Maine, New

Brewer superintendent unveils learning goals

Mar 11, 2010 2:25 am

BREWER, Maine -- Superintendent Daniel Lee told the school board on Monday that after five years at the helm, he has a good grasp on what he thinks needs to be done to improve the city's school

BIA passenger numbers up 6 percent in '09

Mar 11, 2010 1:55 am

BANGOR, Maine -- Despite a weak December, passenger numbers at Bangor International Airport increased by about 6 percent in 2009 over the previous year, and the first two months of 2010 have shown ...

Brewer High School eyes rock 'n' roll guitar course

Mar 11, 2010 12:31 am

BREWER, Maine -- There are a number of budding guitar heroes in the city, and school officials want to tap into their talents and will soon offer an after-school rock 'n' roll guitar

'Caskets should not come in that size'

Mar 10, 2010 4:10 am

BANGOR, Maine -- About 200 mourners surrounded the family of 15-month-old Damien Christopher Lynn during a candlelight vigil held in his memory on Tuesday at Cascade Park.

Dog owners: Bangor leash law 'making a big deal out of nothing'

Mar 10, 2010 4:10 am

BANGOR, Maine -- As the city moves closer to passing an ordinance change that would require dogs to be on leashes in some areas, dog owners have begun barking louder that the change is ...

Town to discuss Orrington village plan

Mar 10, 2010 2:25 am

ORRINGTON, Maine -- Development along Route 15 over the last couple of years has spread quickly between Brewer and Snows Corner, and town leaders are working on designs to designate that area North .....

Disability coalition honors Bangor police

Mar 10, 2010 2:16 am

BANGOR, Maine -- Members of the Maine Disability Education Coalition on Monday presented Police Chief Ron Gastia with an award for service excellence recognizing his department's ongoing efforts ...

Orono receives mixed state funding news

Mar 10, 2010 12:40 am

ORONO, Maine -- Emily Cain's appearance wasn't on the agenda, but when the chairwoman of the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee found herself home in Orono Monday ...

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