FARMINGTON — Three finalists have been named in a search for the next president of University of Maine at Farmington.
March 2012
NCAA TOURNAMENT: Mizzou shocked by Norfolk State
OMAHA, Neb. — Kyle O’Quinn’s booming voice echoed through the halls, the jovial center for Norfolk State riding the euphoria of a monumental upset of Missouri as the words spilled out of his mouth faster than he could think.
MLB: Pettitte makes comeback, rejoins Yankees
TAMPA, Fla. — Andy Pettitte went with his heart and headed back to the hill. A year after the star left-hander said he didn’t have the desire to keep pitching, Pettitte ended his brief retirement and announced Friday he was returning to the New York Yankees.
Legislators debate problems at DHHS
AUGUSTA — The state may want to beef up the staff of its Department of Health and Human Services to help prevent costly computer problems in the future, a lawmaker from southern Maine said Friday.
NFL: Manning finalists: Broncos, Titans, 49ers
RALEIGH, N.C. — The stealthy 49ers are in the chase for Peyton Manning. The Dolphins and Cardinals are out. And the Broncos and Titans want to make sure the four-time NFL MVP is healthy. Got all that?
Assistance change would leave many homeless, say cities
Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to change the way General Assistance money is distributed in Maine would shift costs to property taxpayers and increase homelessness, say officials in Portland and other cities.
State Planning Office hires first lady’s brother-in-law
AUGUSTA — First lady Ann LePage’s brother-in-law got a $68,577-a-year job last month with the State Planning Office.
GOLF: With spring coming, Natanis opens today
Just as snow on the ground in central Maine this time of year makes skiers think of hitting the slopes, the absence of it makes golfers break out their clubs.
‘A parent’s worst nightmare’
DRESDEN — Micah Thomas, who was found Thursday afternoon after he survived a night lost by himself in the woods, suffered early onset of frostbite in his toes, sore feet, an elevated heartbeat, dehydration and other health issues but is expected to make a full recovery, his family said Friday.
AMY CALDER: Incentive for films could help state
Every time Earl Boyd hears a movie company has passed over Maine in favor of filming in another state or Canada, he sees money flying out the window.