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Big pond, little pond 5/2/2008 12:32:07 PM
Swan Lake in Boston and Providence
The Nutcracker may be the one that rakes in the money, but it’s Swan Lake that says “ballet” worldwide.

Portland Police Officer Shoots Suspect Sun, 4 May 2008 00:11:10 EDT
Portland Police were investigating an officer-involved shooting late Saturday night.

Bridges Reopen In Fort Kent Sat, 3 May 2008 22:33:26 EDT
Cleanup efforts continue in Fort Kent after this week's record flooding.

Maine Racetrack Benefits From Kentucky Derby Excitement Sat, 3 May 2008 19:45:41 EDT
The atmosphere at the Scarborough Downs racetrack attracted a large crowd to watch the Kentucky Derby.

Acid Bomb Planted In New Gloucester Mailbox Sat, 3 May 2008 19:28:13 EDT
Police are trying to find the person who left an acid bomb in a New Gloucester mailbox.

Suspect's Lawyers Suggest Alternate Murder Theory Sat, 3 May 2008 11:30:06 EDT
Defense lawyers for a Canaan man accused of killing two women plan to introduce an alternate theory about the crime that would cast doubt about their client's guilt.

Sen. Mitchell Makes List Of Most Influential People Sat, 3 May 2008 00:10:51 EDT
Former Maine Sen. George Mitchell is listed in the Heroes and Pioneers section of Time Magazine's list of the world's most influential people.

N.H. Fuel Company Accused Of Rationing Oil Sat, 3 May 2008 00:08:21 EDT
Some customers of Rye Fuel claim they are being short-changed on heating oil deliveries.

Microsoft Abandons Yahoo Bid Sat, 3 May 2008 21:05:58 EDT
Microsoft says it's dropping its 3-month-old bid to buy Yahoo because the two sides can't agree on an acceptable sale price.

Obama Beats Clinton In Guam By 7 Votes Sat, 3 May 2008 19:36:40 EDT
Seven votes edged Barack Obama past Hillary Rodham Clinton in Saturday's Democratic caucuses on Guam.

New Mexico Wildfire Burns More Homes Sat, 3 May 2008 08:40:15 EDT
Firefighters haven't been able to get close enough to determine just how many homes have been lost to a wildfire in central New Mexico.

Winehouse Abandons Recording Bond Theme Sat, 3 May 2008 09:46:29 EDT
A producer says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film.

Colts' Harrison Questioned About Shooting Fri, 2 May 2008 20:54:55 EDT
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is being investigated in connection with a shooting this week in Philadelphia, police say.

Gas Prices Drop For First Time In 18 Days Fri, 2 May 2008 20:43:25 EDT
Gasoline prices have dipped slightly for the first time in more than two weeks even though oil futures rose sharply.

Man Wants Name To Be 'In God We Trust' Sat, 3 May 2008 15:54:14 EDT
A school bus driver and amateur artist from the northern Chicago suburb of Zion, Ill., says he has filed a petition to change his name to "In God We Trust."

Gay Wisconsin Teen Nominated For Prom Queen Fri, 2 May 2008 21:37:57 EDT
A Wisconsin high school tells an openly gay student that he can not go after the title of prom queen after classmates nominated him.

Boston Manholes Erupt In Flames Fri, 2 May 2008 22:13:19 EDT
Three manholes explode and burn in the Boston-area on Friday, closing Harvard Square and evacuating two nearby buildings.

News 8 NOW 10 P.M. Newscast Sat, 3 May 2008 22:12:47 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8 WMTW.

News 8 NOW 10 P.M. Weathercast Sat, 3 May 2008 21:39:12 EDT
Here's the latest weather forecast from the News 8 First Warning Weather team.

News 8 NOW 7 P.M. Newscast Sat, 3 May 2008 19:03:41 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8 WMTW.

State Republicans Wrap Up Convention Sat, 3 May 2008 18:11:32 EDT
The Maine State Republican Convention wrapped up Saturday. News 8's Jim Keithley was there.

Mitt Romney Addresses Republican Convention Sat, 3 May 2008 00:54:48 EDT
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney calls for party unity at the Maine Republican Party Convention. News 8's Jim Keithley reports.

Customers Unhappy With Oil Deliveries Fri, 2 May 2008 18:13:45 EDT
Some customers of Rye Fuel out of Portsmouth, NH say they are unhappy about the way their contracts for heating oil delivery are being filled. News 8's Keith Baldi reports.

Kentucky Derby: Victory, Death Mark Race Sat, 3 May 2008 19:45:52 EDT
Race-favorite Big Brown wins the Kentucky Derby, where filly Eight Belles, who finishes second, is later euthanized.

Pirates Top Bruins In Overtime Sat, 3 May 2008 11:46:04 EDT
The Portland Pirates pull out an overtime 4-3 win over the Providence Bruins in the AHL's Atlantic Division playoffs. The Bruins' lead in the best-of-seven series is now cut to 2-1.

Report: Bryant Wins First MVP Award Sat, 3 May 2008 02:06:14 EDT
Kobe Bryant will be named the NBA's MVP for the first time, a report says.

Win 'Speed Racer' Collectibles Fri, 2 May 2008 18:18:19 EDT
Rev up your engines and enter for your chance to win cool movie toys and collectibles from Mattel in our "Speed Racer" contest.

Mainers Try Carpooling To Beat High Gas Prices Fri, 2 May 2008 17:57:21 EDT
In Maine many people have to commute long distances to get to work. With gas prices at record highs, carpooling is becoming a popular way to save.

NH Highway Pot Grower Sentenced To 4 Years Sat, 03 May 2008 21:03:25 GMT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Concord man will serve four years in federal prison for growing marijuana along Interstate 89.

Defense Wants Memorial Removed From NH Murder Site Sat, 03 May 2008 21:01:20 GMT
EPPING, N.H. (AP) -- Lawyers for Sheila LaBarre want a memorial to one of her murder victims removed from her property before jurors visit the site next week.

NH Marks 5 Years Without Old Man Sat, 03 May 2008 20:58:30 GMT
FRANCONIA NOTCH, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire is marking the 5th anniversary of the Old Man of the Mountain's fall with music, an awards ceremony, fireworks and other festivities.

Man Sentenced To 33 Years In Murder-For-Hire Plot Fri, 02 May 2008 22:40:18 GMT
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP)-- A Southington psychologist has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for conspiring to murder a fellow psychologist, the stepfather of NBA star Ray Allen.

Court Rules Against Company On LNG Dredging Question Fri, 02 May 2008 22:40:11 GMT
BOSTON (AP) -- A company trying to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River has lost an appeal over key dredging permits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Bus Ridership In Parts Of New England Up Fri, 02 May 2008 22:40:06 GMT
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- With gas prices on the rise, some municipal bus systems around northern New England are seeing more riders than usual.

Man Offers To Pay Town For Right To Comb Through Trash Fri, 02 May 2008 22:40:00 GMT
OSSIPEE, N.H. (AP) -- An Effingham man wants to pay the town of Ossipee for the right to comb through the dump for tin cans and other recyclables.

Obama Blasts Clinton's Gas Tax Relief Plan Sat, 03 May 2008 21:11:16 GMT
INDIANAPOLIS, (AP) -- Barack Obama is broadening his attack on Hillary Rodham Clinton's support for a summertime break from the federal gasoline tax.

Cleanup Continues In Arkansas Sat, 03 May 2008 21:07:44 GMT
UNDATED (AP) -- Officials in Arkansas say cleanup is "going on everywhere" following a line of powerful storms that's being blamed for at least seven deaths and damaging hundreds of homes.

Bush Says Struggling Economy Will Rebound Sat, 03 May 2008 00:12:24 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP/NBC) -- There's some better-than-expected news Friday from the Labor Department, but President Bush is confident that even better news is on the way.

Clinton Seeks Gas Tax Vote, Obama Calls It "Shell" Game Sat, 03 May 2008 00:12:18 GMT
MUNSTER, IN (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton called for a vote Friday in the Democratic-controlled Congress on a summertime suspension of the federal gasoline tax, a plan that Barack Obama dismissed as a political stunt that would cost thousands of construction jobs.

McCain Lashes Out At "100 Years" Ads Sat, 03 May 2008 00:12:13 GMT
DENVER (AP) -- Republican John McCain defended himself Friday against television ads that accuse him of advocating a 100-year war in Iraq.

As Fuel Prices Increase, So Do Motorcycle Sales Sat, 03 May 2008 00:07:07 GMT
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (NBC) -- Standing at a local gas station, watching the numbers roll by faster than his eye can keep up with, Marco Almeida swears this may be one of the last times he fills up his car with gas.

Gas Prices Slip Slightly, Analysts Say We May Be Close To The Top Sat, 03 May 2008 00:06:57 GMT
UNDATED (AP) -- Retail gas prices fell slightly Friday, the first time in 18 days they haven't risen to a new record, and analysts say pump prices may be peaking for the year.

Major Arctic Sea Ice Melt Expected Sat, 03 May 2008 00:06:32 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Arctic will remain on thinning ice, and climate warming is expected to begin affecting the Antarctic also, scientists said Friday.

Bush Sends Lawmakers $70 Billion War Budget Request Fri, 02 May 2008 22:22:11 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush has sent lawmakers a $70 billion request to fund U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan into next spring.

Pirates Down Bruins In Overtime Sat, 03 May 2008 17:47:12 GMT
Portland Pirates Brendan Mikkelson scored the game-winning goal at the 5:20 mark of overtime to give the Pirates a 4-3 win over the Providence Bruins on Friday night at the Cumberland County Civic Center. With the win, the Bruins still lead the best-of-seven Atlantic Division Final 2-1.

Penobscot Flood Leaves Mess For Firefighters, Residents Sun, 04 May 2008 01:18:15 GMT
BRADLEY (NEWS CENTER) -- Firefighters are still cleaning up after the Penobscot River flooded many surrounding towns.

Officials Warn Mainers Of Flood Scams Sat, 03 May 2008 13:00:59 GMT
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's attorney general says people who've been victimized by floods, which have been particularly destructive in the northern part of the state, should be wary of scams.

Maine's GOP Delegates Will Support McCain At National Convention Sun, 04 May 2008 00:41:33 GMT
AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- The votes are in after Maine's Republican Convention and 17 of the state's 18 delegates will be supporting Senator John McCain at the National Convention. The other delegate supports Congressman Ron Paul.

Atwood Defense Gets Favorable Ruling Sun, 04 May 2008 01:14:01 GMT
CANAAN(AP)--the 'alternative suspect theory' will be allowed in the trial of a man from canaan accused of murdering his girlfriend.

Sacopee High School Students At School On Saturday Sun, 04 May 2008 00:42:15 GMT
SOUTH HIRAM (NEWS CENTER)--The snowmelt may have caused the mess in northern Maine, but it was the snowfall itself that had Sacopee High School students groaning.

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