News 2008-04-28 Andanh.com

Needlepoint Kneelers Enrich Portland Church Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:15:24 EDT
Parishioners of a Portland church complete hundreds of hours of needlework on hand-stitched kneelers.

Maine Truckers Protest Diesel Prices In Washington Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:13:23 EDT
A convoy of trucks from Maine is heading to Washington to urge lawmaker to take action to reduce diesel prices.

Waterboro Home Lost In Fire Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:29:57 EDT
Firefighters spend hours battling a fire in Waterboro on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.

Fifth Anniversary Of Church Poisonings Jogs Memories Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:13:43 EDT
Residents of New Sweden are trying to move beyond their past on the fifth anniversary of the church poisoning case.

Stage Set For Severe Red Tide Outbreak Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:59:53 EDT
Scientists warn that signs are pointing to a bad spring for red tide.

Biker Succumbs To Injuries From Motorcycle Crash Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:51:45 EDT
A day after crashing his motorcycle, a Rockland man has died from his injuries.

Searchers Find No Signs Of Killer Shark Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:12:54 EDT
As Florida deals with its own minor shark attacks, there was no sign over the weekend of a deadly shark that killed a California swimmer.

Gene Therapy Improves Vision Among Blind Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:15:40 EDT
Scientists say they have used gene therapy to dramatically improve sight in people with a rare form of blindness.

'Baby Mama' Delivers $18.3M At Box Office Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:19:08 EDT
"Baby Mama" has delivered more than $18 million for Universal Pictures, enough to make it the weekend's top box-office draw.

SoCal Evacuations Ordered As Wildfire Burns Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:50:07 EDT
As a wildfire continues to burn out of control, another round of evacuations is under way for some Southern California residents.

NY-Based Eos Airlines Files For Bankruptcy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:16:01 EDT
New York-based business class-only Eos Airlines says it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will cease operations by Monday.

Obama Shoots Down Clinton's Debate Proposal Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:01:18 EDT
The Barack Obama campaign says it's more important for Obama to talk directly to the voters than it is for him to debate Hillary Rodham Clinton again.

Plane Crashes Into Va. House; 2 Killed Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:51:06 EDT
Two people are dead after a medium-sized private airplane crashed today into a house near Richmond, Va.

Bush Tweaks Candidates At Dinner Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:25:45 EDT
President George W. Bush tweaks the three candidates eyeing his job during his final White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

New Medical Procedure Can Save Lives Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:01:14 EDT
A Man From North Windham is alive today to tell his story because of this procedure.

Some Truckers Are Protesting The High Cost Of Diesel Fuel Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:02:40 EDT
The group will join truckers from across the country at the nation's capitol. News 8's Jim Keithley reports.

News 8 NOW 10 P.M. Newscast Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:49:25 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8 WMTW.

News 8 NOW 10 P.M. Weathercast Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:32:13 EDT
Here's the latest weather forecast from the News 8 First Warning Weather team.

News 8 NOW 7 P.M. Newscast Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:27:09 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8 WMTW.

Kyle Busch Wins NASCAR Stop At Talladega Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:01:01 EDT
Kyle Busch tops Juan Pablo Montoya and Denny Hamlin to win at Talladega.

Injured Umpire Released From Hospital Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:20:34 EDT
Umpire Kerwin Danley is hit by Brad Penny's pitch in a contest between the Dodgers and the Rockies.

Injured Franchitti Sidelined Indefinitely Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:15:55 EDT
NASCAR driver Dario Franchitti will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a broken ankle in a crash during a Nationwide Series race.

Man Tries To Set Himself On Fire At Relay Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:53:05 EDT
A North Korean man tries to set himself on fire to disrupt the Olympic torch relay in Seoul, South Korea.

Maine Truckers Haul Concerns To DC Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:30:31 GMT
KENNEBUNK (NEWS CENTER) -- High diesel costs are prompting Maine truck drivers to take off to capital as part of The Coalition to Lower Fuel Prices.

Casco Bay High School Juniors Take "Journey" Of A Lifetime Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:31:53 GMT
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- The Junior class from Portland's Casco Bay High School just took a journey the students will never forget.

Red Tide Rolling In? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:44:19 GMT
FALMOUTH,MA (AP)--Scientists warn that there could be an unusually intense outbreak of red tide this spring.

Hannaford Outsources Some Medical Costs Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:33:47 GMT
SCARBOROUGH (NEWS CENTER)-- As more Americans elect to have medical procedures performed at lower cost outside the U.S., Hannaford Brothers has begun offering employees the option of getting hip and knee replacements at a hospital in Singapore.

Stabbing In Bangor Ends in Arrest Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:34:00 GMT
BANGOR (NEWSCENTER)-- Bangor Police have charged 33 year old David Archer with assault.

Man Arrested After Car Chase Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:34:27 GMT
WATERVILLE (NEWS CENTER)--Police say 19 year old Michael Henderson led them on a car chase from Albion, through Benton, Fairfield, and Waterville Saturday night.

Faces Of Autism Draw Support Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:30 GMT
BANGOR(NEWS CENTER)-Hundreds of people took walks Sunday to raise money and awareness for autism.

Relatives Believe Body Found In Park Is Missing NH Hunter Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:12:38 GMT
ALLENSTOWN, N.H. (AP) -- A body believed to be that of a missing hunter has been found in Bear Brook State Park.

Second Student Convicted In Cheating Scandal Files Appeal Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:10:41 GMT
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) -- A second student convicted in the Hanover High School cheating scandal has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court.

Mortgage Crisis Expands To Prime Borrowers In NH Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:08:05 GMT
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire housing advocates say they've noticed a troubling trend -- the mortgage crisis is spreading to prime borrowers.

Obama Says No Debates With Clinton Between Now And Indiana Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:02:59 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama says there won't be a debate with Hillary Rodham Clinton before the May 6th primaries in Indiana and North Carolina.

About 100 Homes Evacuated As CA Wildfire Burns Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:00:34 GMT
SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (AP) -- Officials in Southern California say it may be days before a wildfire that's burned 270 acres is under control.

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