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  Wounded Mainers Fight For Medical Discharges

(NEWS CENTER) -- Sgt. Chris Ramsdell of Warren was wounded in an explosion in Iraq on March 28. Lance Cpl. Matt Fitzpatrick was wounded on June 22, 2006. Each has been fighting to obtain a medical discharge. So far, neither has succeeded.
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  Is The Grass Really Greener In New Hampshire?

(NEWS CENTER) -- For years, Mainers have looked across the border with some amount of envy. We envy New Hampshire's low taxes and their seemingly stronger business climate.
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  Wounded Mainers' Journeys Home Follow Different Paths

(NEWS CENTER) -- Sgt. Chris Ramsdell of Warren was wounded in an explosion in Iraq on March 27, 2007. Lance Cpl. Matt Fitzpatrick was wounded on June 22, 2006. Each sought a medical discharge. Only one got it, but they are both out of the military, and home in Maine.
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  Holding Onto Your Money

News Center's Morning Report launches a series of interviews and reports designed to help you manage your money through these tough economic times.
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