The U.S. Department of Agriculture should explain why it hasn’t been able to identify the source of contaminated meat that landed on the shelves of Hannaford supermarkets, said U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree.
December 2011
NBA: Big 4 takes 1 more run at championship
BOSTON — While the rest of the NBA was locked out, the Boston Celtics were locked in.
More Cutler Files documents to be public
The latest development in the legal fight over a political attack website may give the public a better view into the workings of rival campaigns in Maine’s 2010 gubernatorial election.
Winter weather wake-up for Maine drivers
Wednesday’s icy rain paralyzed the morning commute, sent pedestrians sprawling and forced the closure of the southbound lanes of the Interstate 95 bridge into New Hampshire, after three tractor trailers slid into each other.
NHL: Pouliot turns out to be bargain for Bruins
Truth be told, the Boston Bruins didn’t have much to lose when they signed free agent Benoit Pouliot for relatively short money last July.
NFL: Bush will test Pats D
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Earlier this season, the Patriots ranked among the NFL’s leaders in rushing defense. They hadn’t allowed an opposing running back to surpass 100 yards in 21 straight games dating to last year.
Report: Michigan group gave $250,000 to Maine’s No on 1
AUGUSTA — A group from Michigan that advocates for legal reform and fights voter fraud donated $250,000 to the unsuccessful Maine campaign to uphold a new state law that ended same-day voter registration.
In topless coffee shop trial, state paints picture of jealousy
AUGUSTA — Raymond Bellavance Jr. was attracted to Grand View Topless Coffee Shop waitress Krista MacIntyre because of the good sex he had with her, according to an arson investigator who interviewed Bellavance several months after a fire destroyed the shop.
Search expands as tips flood in
WATERVILLE — The search for missing 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds expanded to new areas of the city Wednesday as investigators examined the onslaught of tips received from the public since the search began Saturday morning.
Census shows Maine population up
PORTLAND — The U.S. Census Bureau released new population statistics Wednesday, and it was either good news or bad news for Maine depending on how you read the numbers.