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Snowe reaffirms her opposition to public option Maine's senior senator doubts that a health reform bill will get out of Congress by Christmas.TABOR camps give little play to refund issue Proponents likely don't want to muddy their message with too many details, an expert says.Gas price hikes hurt economy's big engine With costs up 20 cents a gallon in a month, U.S. consumers are expected to cut back on spending.Swine flu-related deaths increase among children The U.S. releases the last of its liquid Tamiflu stockpile as the CDC confirms 114 child deaths.NPR drops claim against Stand for Marriage Maine Challenging a political ad comes too late to be of use in the Question 1 vote on Nov. 3, officials say.Anthem alerts physicians to nationwide data breach The August theft of a Blue Cross employee's laptop in Chicago could affect all of Maine's doctors.Biddeford mayor facing three challengers, proposal in works Joanne Twomey wants to carry out a plan for the trash incinerator; her rivals want to see more details.Biddeford candidates brace for big reduction in state aid Seven people seek seven school board seats. But there's still a race that someone will lose.Biddeford Ward 2 opponents agree on downtown redo A business owner and a business consultant want to help local firms and add to their numbers.Waste incinerator, high school are key issues for Biddeford Ward 3 candidates Matthew Hight, 46, is challenging City Councilor Clement Fleurent Nov. 3.Goals of rivals in Biddford's Ward 1: smart spending, school oversight Suzanne Sexton and Jim Emerson are running for the council seat left vacant by Patricia Boston.Saco mayor and challenger have plenty of experience Roland Michaud and Ronald Morton see the need to be conservative but differ on specifics.Saco Ward 1 hopefuls discuss business outlook All three council candidates see the need to preserve the 'quaintness' of the downtown while attracting development.Saco Ward 4 newcomer, incumbent have similar views Both council candidates say they would continue keeping a lid on spending and trying to hold down taxes.Congestion, business climate among Gorham candidates' concerns Fiscal issues also interest two incumbents and a returning challenger who are vying for two seats.CLYNK's customers complain of changes The bottle redemption service at Hannaford stores cuts staff and now serves only account holders.Rockport gallery slashes staff, cites survival The executive director says she'll use the winter to raise money and plan for the center's future.Waitress spots suspect, police catch him Sought in the shooting death of his father, Perley Goodrich Jr. is arrested at a Newport restaurant.Unions await details of FairPoint plans Maine workers expect to hear options concerning $30 million in concessions at a meeting on Sunday.Fishermen rally against management Some say smaller boats will be wiped out by the new sector system that takes effect May 1.Paper carrier slowly recovering from attack Joseph Yager recalls some details about the beating he suffered, but there are still many details to fill in.Business SaturdayMadoff: SEC had no clue about Ponzi scheme In a prison interview given in June, he said the possibility 'never entered the SEC's mind.'Overdraft 'courtesy' questioned Hidden, high and frequent fees are no favor to bank customers, say legislators considering new rules. Milfoil Consortium receives $500,000 10:11 AM
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