News 2008-08-17 Andanh.com

Flash Floods Wash Away Minot Roads Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:56:51 EDT
The Androscoggin County and Oxford County Sheriff's Department say several roads in Minot and Hebron are closed due to flash flooding.

Police: Man Killed After Being Chased, Attacked Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:58:35 EDT
Portland police said a 37-year-old man was killed early Saturday after being chased down and attacked by a group of young men.

Sea Dogs Cheer Children With Cancer Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:07:43 EDT
The Portland Sea Dogs host more than 100 children with cancer for a family picnic.

Police Investigating Deadly Crash In Waterboro Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:26:34 EDT
A car crash in the town of Waterboro killed an elderly woman Saturday morning.

Man Claims Dover-Foxcroft Hospital Denied Him Treatment Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:14:20 EDT
A Dover-Foxcroft man is suing Mayo Regional Hospital claiming the hospital didn't give him proper medical attention when he went there with chest pains.

Cruise Restrictions Rejected; Industry Relieved Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:41:33 EDT
Portland stood to lose 80 percent of its cruise ship visits had new industry restrictions passed.

Five Governors Attend Blaine House Anniversary Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:05:29 EDT
Gov. John Baldacci hosts four of his predecessors to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the governor's mansion.

Maine Fisherman Lands Huge Blue Shark Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:46:36 EDT
A blue shark caught by a Portland fisherman misses the state record by just 20 pounds.

Russian Forces Pull Back In Georgia Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:28:05 EDT
Russian forces have pulled back from the center of a town near the Georgian capital after a cease-fire deal went into effect.

Egyptian Woman Gives Birth To Septuplets Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:40:10 EDT
Hospital officials in Egypt are reporting the birth of septuplets.

Obama Campaign Brought In $51M In July Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:17:37 EDT
The presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama said the Democratic candidate raised more than $51 million in July.

School District Allowing Teachers To Carry Guns Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:33:38 EDT
A Texas school district will allow teachers and staff members to carry concealed firearms when they return to class this month.

Guess What? Military Funds Mind-Reading Science Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:15:54 EDT
What are they thinking? That's what the military is trying to find out by studying ways to read people's thoughts.

Actor From 'The Office' Faces Drug Charges Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:12:01 EDT
Prosecutors file felony drug charges against Craig Phillip Robinson, an actor best known for his role as Darryl Philbin on NBC's "The Office."

News 8 NOW 11 P.M. Newscast Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:51:07 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8.

Transient Dies After Playground Attack Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:57:41 EDT
Police say a 37-year-old transient died after being attacked at a Portland playground. News 8's Jackie Couture reports.

News 8 NOW 7 P.M. Newscast Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:15:51 EDT
Here's a look at the latest news headlines from News 8.

Portland Crowd Cheers Local Olympic Favorite Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:48:37 EDT
Fans in Portland gathered to cheer for Maine-native Ian Crocker as he swam to a 4th place finish at the Olympics. News 8's Jim Keithley reports.

Phelps Completes Olympic Record Quest Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:08:50 EDT
With a little help from his friends, Michael Phelps claims his eighth gold medal, setting an Olympic record.

US Drops Spain In Rout Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:03:47 EDT
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team has clinched first place in its group and remained unbeaten in the Beijing Games with a 119-82 victory against Spain.

Bolt Sets WR In 100M Final Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:58:12 EDT
Usain Bolt of Jamaica easily breaks his own world record in the 100-meter finals to win the Olympic gold medal.

Laura Ziskin Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:30:03 PST

Photos: One Night In Boston Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:01:19 GMT
Twelve photographers go on a 10-hour shooting spree
From the pages of our sister magazine Stuff@Night: excerpts from "One Night In Boston," an issue-length photo essay covering nightlife in the metro Boston area.

On the evening of July 18, 2008, our sister publication Stuff@Night Magazine sent a dozen talented young photographers into the city's streets, restaurants, bars, and salons in order to capture the flow of Boston nightlife in an entirely new way. The results appear in an issue-length photo essay, "One Night In Boston," available on newsstands now. Below are highlights from the issue; the full contents of the photo essay, along with many more exclusive images, can be found at Stuffatnight.com.

O Ya, Boston, 10 pm

Photo credit: Ian Barnard
To view the full photo essay, visit stuffatnight.com.

Identity Released Of Portland Homicide Victim Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:40:12 EDT
The homicide victim killed early Saturday morning in Portland is confirmed by police to be a 37-year-old transient, Frank Williams III.

Arrest Made In Cold Case Murder Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:10:40 EDT
Police say a Palmyra man has confessed to a murder in Portland 13 years ago.

Applications Spike At Maine Colleges Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:29:49 EDT
An increase in applications to Maine colleges is being credited to better marketing.

Fay Pummels Cuba With Downpours, Winds Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:50:51 EDT
Tropical Storm Fay is close enough to Cuba for the nation to feel its effects, and Florida is bracing for what comes next.

Man Rescued After 2 Nights In Abandoned Mine Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:59:09 EDT
Authorities in California say a man has been rescued after falling 100 feet and spending two nights trapped at the bottom of an abandoned mine shaft.

Studies: Videos Games Can Aid Students, Surgeons Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:46:38 EDT
Researchers gathering in Boston for the American Psychological Association convention release a series of studies documenting the positive aspects of video games.

Medvedev Says Russian Pullback To Begin Monday Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:13 EDT
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Russian troops will begin a pullback toward Georgia's separatist-held region of South Ossetia on Monday.

Reports: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi Wed Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:39:00 EDT
People and US Magazine say DeGeneres and de Rossi wed Saturday night in an intimate ceremony at their home, which is in Beverly Hills.

Red Sox Trounced By Toronto 15-4 On Sunday Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:11:00 EDT
Boston's homestand finale did not go as planned on Sunday.

Two Mainers Win Gold at Olympics Sunday Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:12:50 EDT
Four Mainers competed for medals in China on Sunday.

After Phelps, Track And Field Becomes Focus Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:21:09 EDT
Now that Michael Phelps is finished with his record-breaking gold medal streak, the focus of the Olympics shifts to track and field.

Portland's Crocker Wins Gold At Olympics Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:05:09 EDT
A day after missing out on an individual gold, Ian Crocker emerges with a relay gold medal.

Topsham's Hickson Wins Maine Open Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:47:00 EDT
John Hickson held off Shawn Warren of Windham in the final round.

US Women's Hoops Finishes Pool Play Unbeaten Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:57:20 EDT
The U.S. women's basketball team routs New Zealand 96-60 on Sunday.

Johnson, Liukin Win Silver, Bronze On Floor Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:09:20 EDT
Romania's Sandra Izbasa has a strong showing in the women's floor exercise, winning the gold medal over Americans Shawn Johnson and all-around champion Nastia Liukin, who were pushed to silver and bronze finishes, respectively.

US Duo Loses To China In Beach Volleyball Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:24:33 EDT
Xue Chen and Zhang Xi of China have knocked Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh out of the Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals.

Fraser Takes Gold As Jamaicans Sweep 100M Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:51:21 EDT
The Jamaicans sweep the women's 100-meter finals in track.

'Thunder' Rumbles Past 'Dark Knight' With $26M Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:24:39 EDT
"The Dark Knight" has been dethroned from the top of the box office by "Tropic Thunder."

Idaho Prof. Raises Concussion Awareness Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:21:33 EDT
An Idaho State University professor starts a program to help teach coaches and parents how to identify and treat children who suffer concussions.

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