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Puppy Poll: Woman Registers Dog To Vote


A woman pleads guilty after signing up her dog to vote as a protest against voter registration laws.

Pattenaude to launch another efficiency effort
Chancellor Richard Pattenaude told University of Maine System trustees Monday at their first full meeting since he took office this summer that he’s launching a new efficiency initiative across the seven-campus system.

Truckers Help Police Chase Screech To Halt
Three truck drivers form a rolling roadblock on an Oregon interstate to help police catch a chase suspect.

Nutter McClennen & Fish names new partners

Lifeguard Aids Shark Who Can’t Fin For Self
A New York lifeguard rescues a 2-foot shark after fearful swimmers began to attack it.

Police: Student charged with terrorizing mentioned VT shootings
A University of New England student was charged with terrorizing for allegedly threatening to go on a Virginia Tech-type rampage, police said Monday.

Republicans see problems in 2008 Senate races
A string of political setbacks has damaged Republicans’ hopes of regaining the Senate majority next year and increased the likelihood Democrats might expand their razor-thin margin.

Canada may ban U.S.-bound tankers from bay off Maine
Federal politicians say Canada is considering regulations to ban liquefied natural gas supertankers from a sensitive waterway in the Bay of Fundy east of Maine, risking renewed territorial tensions with the United States.

Veterans made ill by defoliants await compensation
Aging veterans who say they were made ill by the spraying of Agent Orange and other herbicides at a New Brunswick military base are hoping an announcement Wednesday will write the final chapter in a saga that has lasted more than 50 years.

Republican lawmaker to step down Tuesday
Republican state Rep. Philip Cressey, who has been under pressure to resign because of questions about his poor attendance record and residence, told leaders he will step down effective Tuesday.

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