Maine Political Blogwire

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• Photos of the Thomaston 4th of July Parade

  —Turn Maine Blue

  Taken earlier today of the 4th of July Parade in Thomaston, Maine. The Coast Guard COlor Guard was followed by this bagpipe band:

  A man on stilts from the Shoestring Theatre Troup:

  More after the fold:
  Antique vehicles:
  

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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 4:19pm EDT
  

• Happy Independence Day

  —Slublog

  Hope all of you have a safe and happy Fourth of July.

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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 3:51pm EDT
  

• Sarah! to resign

  —Turn Maine Blue

  You have no doubt heard the news that Sarah Palin will resign as governor of Alaska. The AP reports:

  In a hastily arranged news conference at her home in suburban Wasilla, Palin said she will formally step down July 26, and Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's' [...]

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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 9:14am EDT
  

• Portland's best sausage

  —Portland Psst!

  Winner of The Bollard's second, biennial Smokin' Sausage Showdown between Pat’s, Fresh Approach, Moran’s Market, and SoPo's The Meat House:
  After the first Showdown, some judges thought the Hot Italian from Moran’s was the best of all. This year, it was unanimous. This monster had an instantly juicy,' [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 9:06am EDT
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• Happy 4th of July!

  —Turn Maine Blue

  IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

  The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,

  When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and [...]

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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 8:04am EDT
  

• Mexico From Afar...

  —The Rumford Reporter

  Photo Taken from Foot Bridge in Mexico, Maine [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 12:45am EDT
  by The Rumford Reporter

• Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!

  —The Rumford Reporter

  Happy Birthday America! [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 12:35am EDT
  by The Rumford Reporter

• A Special Thank You to Our Founding Fathers for the Right to Petition

  —The Rumford Reporter

  
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  Posted: July 04, 2009, 12:30am EDT
  by The Rumford Reporter

• The Palin Shocker?

  —Slublog

  Yes, it was a shocker. I figured she wasn't going to run for re-election, but the news of her resignation came as a complete surprise. My gut reaction? She's tired of politics, and is out of the game for good. Even if that's not her intention, I agree with Ed' [...]

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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 10:32pm EDT
  

• Palin Resigning, Won't Seek 2nd Term as Alaska Gov.

  —Union Maine

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  Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
  by Thomas Maher