BOSTON — A Pakistani man arrested in Massachusetts during the investigation into the failed Times Square bombing is willing to admit he lied to federal agents and be deported under a plea deal. The Boston Globe reports that according to court papers, Aftab Ali Khan would plead guilty, be sentenced to time served while awaiting, […]
April 2011
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May 7 date set for UMaine commencement
ORONO — The University of Maine says U.S. Sen. Susan Collins will address graduates at the 2011 commencement ceremonies on May 7. UMaine’s 209th morning and afternoon ceremonies are expected to draw 14,000 guests to Harold Alfond Arena in Orono. Collins, a Maine Republican, will deliver the commencement address at both ceremonies Honorary doctorates are […]
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GOLF NOTEBOOK: Natanis set to open 12 holes today
A year ago at this time Natanis Golf Course had already been open for more than a month following a mild, relatively snowless winter.
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FROZEN FOUR: Winnett, Michigan stun North Dakota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ben Winnett’s first-period goal gave defensive-minded Michigan an early edge and Shawn Hunwick made 40 saves for his fourth shutout this season, leading Michigan to a 2-0 victory over North Dakota on Thursday night in the NCAA semifinals.
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NBA: Rose leads Bulls past Celtics
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose envisioned this for the Bulls when training camp started. Now Chicago is close to wrapping up the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Rose scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls closed in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday.
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Great Women of Mainehonored with ceremony
SCARBOROUGH – Elsie Viles, a 96-year-old philanthropist from Augusta, received the first Great Women of Maine’s Legacy Award during a ceremony Thursday night at The Landing at Pine Point. Viles was among 15 women who were recognized for their leadership, excellence, community involvement and contributions to the community. Great Women of Maine was organized by MaineToday […]
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SNAPSHOT: HOME SHOW
Crystal Hinkley sets up the Bancroft Landscaping booth for the 38th annual Manchester Lions Home and Garden Show on Thursday afternoon at the Augusta Civic Center. “We forced things ahead for the show, since they normally wouldn’t bloom this time of year. Hopefully, with the warmth in here, they should be in bloom,” she said. […]
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15 microbrewers on tap this year for celebration
AUGUSTA — Geoff Houghton will serve up one of his favorite ales Saturday at the Third Annual Central Maine Brew Fest.
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Maine judge halts Plum Creek plan
PORTLAND — A state judge on Thursday put a stop to Plum Creek Timber Co.’s sprawling resort and residential development in the Moosehead Lake region, citing missteps by the regulatory agency that gave approval to what would be the largest development of its kind in Maine.
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Bill would repeal uniform statewide building code
AUGUSTA — Rep. Lance Harvell told fellow lawmakers Thursday that they will hear “a giant sucking sound” this spring once people realize how expensive it’s going to be to comply with the state’s Uniform Building and Energy Code.