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Obama Effect Boosts Nobel Peace Prize Nominations

OSLO - A record 237 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize, with interest boosted by last year's award to President Barack Obama, organizers said on Wednesday.

Governor Unveils Bond Package

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Gov. John Baldacci has released details of a $79 million bond package that he says "will put people back to work this year."

Unemployment Rate Rises In Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Labor Department says unemployment in Maine rose in January to 8.2 percent.

Trader Joe's Coming To Portland?

PORTLAND, Maine — Grocery chain Trader Joe's is considering coming to Portland.

4 Former Officers Sue Machinists Union

BATH, Maine — Four former officers of the largest union at Bath Iron Works in Maine are suing the Machinists union for defamation and slander.

Bill Clinton Helping Maine Governor Candidate

AUGUSTA, Maine — Former President Bill Clinton is backing the gubernatorial candidacy of Maine Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell, a Democrat.

Toyota, U.S. Officials Investigate Runaway Prius

Economists Trim 2011 U.S. Growth Forecast

9/11 Suspects Should Face Civilian Court, U.N. Envoys Say

Tax Soda, Pizza To Cut Obesity, Researchers Say

Clinton Says Elections Key To Haiti Stability

Turnout For Iraq Election Solid At 62 Pct

Earthquake In Eastern Turkey Kills 41

Chile Quake-Zone Still Shaking, Death Toll Unclear

NY Voters Dislike Governor, Want To Keep Him

Democrats Doubt Deadline On Healthcare

Obama Targets Insurers, Sells Reform Plan

New Poll Spells Potential Trouble For Democrats

Pacquiao Confident Speed Can Trump Clottey's Size

Woods Practice Reports Set Tour Tongues Wagging

Edwards Receives Three-Race Probation For Atlanta Incident

Philadelphia Eagles Sticking With Vick, For Now

Fawcett's Family Receives Academy Apology

Corey Haim Dead At 38

Lohan's Mom Wades Into Ad Lawsuit

Tatum O'Neal 'Deeply Saddened' By Fawcett Snub

Hudson Lands Basketball Honor

Corgan Launches Open Auditions To Find New Bandmates

McCartney Grooves At Son's Gig

GaGa Planning 3D Concert Release

Chocolate-Powered Racecar Makes Sustainability Sexy

Lender Putting www.sex.com Domain On Auction Block

Canada Drops Plans For Politically Correct Anthem

Aussie Underwear Has Gone Bananas