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Prison Guard Fired, Supervisor Demoted After Inmate Death

State prison officials have taken disciplinary action against two corrections officers at the Maine State Prison in Warren following the death of an inmate last spring. One guard was fired and his supervisor demoted, actions which came to light because of a freedom of access request filed by a newspaper in Rockland. Meanwhile, an attorney representing the estate of the inmate is seeking damages in excess of one million dollars against the state.

Lincoln News Owner Vows to Continue Despite Devastating Fire
"Common Security Clubs" One Way to Weather Tough Times, Scholar Says
Former J. Geils Frontman to Perform With Portland Symphony
As H1N1 Spreads in Maine, Schools Step Up Vaccinations
Michaud in Spotlight As Health Care Debate Shifts to House
School Consolidation Foes Vow to Continue Monitoring Process
Whale-Watching Doesn't Harm Humpbacks, Study Concludes
Gay Marriage Supporters Vow to Press On as Opponents Savor Victory
Setting up Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Complex Task, State Officials Say
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Television Highlights

2009 Election Wrap-up
Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks logo
Sunday, November 8 at 5:00 pm

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks recaps the 2009 election with analysis from Sandy Maisel of Colby College, Ron Schmidt of USM and A.J. Higgins of MPBN.

Installing Indiana
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Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 am
Sunday, November 8 at Midnight

This week's MPBN Community Films piece is about the challenges of displaying the art of one of America’s greatest contemporary artists, Robert Indiana.

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Radio Highlights

84 and Still Going Strong
Friday Night Jazz with Rich Tozier
Friday, November 6 at 9:00 pm

Friday Night Jazz with Rich Tozier features octogenarian saxophonist James Moody who continues to produce great music well into his 80s.

Stand-up Storytelling
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Saturday, November 7 at Noon

The Moth Radio Hour features true stories told live on stage without scripts. MPBN Radio is giving this program a five-week trial run. Whad’Ya Know? will return in December.

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Joshua Chamberlain, Great Man, Great Leader
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October 26, 2009

Former Maine Governor Angus King (I) kicks-off the inaugural Joshua Chamberlain Lecture Series by speaking on a wide range of issues. The bulk of this talk, however, dealt with the leadership lessons which can be gleaned from one of Maine’s most well known residents, Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain.

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