AUGUSTA — Victims of sex crimes committed by a teacher, psychologist or other person in whom victims had placed their trust often need more time to come forward with criminal charges than the law now allows, supporters of a bill to extend the statute of limitations from six to 10 years told lawmakers Monday.
March 2012
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What is, how did I do tonight, Alex?
WINTHROP — Apple grower and hard cider producer Ben Parks-Stamm will be watching himself on television 7:30 p.m. tonight as he competes on the “Jeopardy!” quiz show.
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Obama, Netanyahu talk past each other in tense exchange
WASHINGTON — Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation’s right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity on Monday, the leaders showed no give on competing ways to resolve the crisis.
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Man arrested after throwing TV at his girlfriend, twice
WINSLOW — Police arrested a man early Sunday morning after he threw a television at his girlfriend.
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Indiana mom loses legs while protecting children from tornado
As she shields her two kids with her body, the storm’s devastation of their home causes debris to fall on her.
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Morning Sentinel police log: March 6, 2012
FARMINGTON — A brake failure caused a tractor-trailer driver to lose control on a snow-covered road just before the truck rolled over onto its side Sunday night, police said.
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MLB: More claim abuse by Sox clubhouse chief
BOSTON (AP) — Nine more men are accusing a now-dead Boston Red Sox clubhouse manager of sexual abuse, including assaults at Fenway Park and Memorial Stadium, former home of the Baltimore Orioles.
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New Balance stepping up
NORRIDGEWOCK — Athletic shoe manufacturer New Balance plans to hire 40 more workers by the end of the month, and a possible conversion to natural gas might mean even more jobs in the future, a representative of the company told residents Monday night.
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SIDELINES — GARY HAWKINS: Private schools and other issues
Just touching on a few of the hot-button issues that come up nearly every time the state high school basketball tournament rolls around.
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Complaints dismissed against two responders
FARMINGTON — The state office that oversees emergency medical services has dismissed some of the complaints in the investigation about the medical treatment of a man who died after a skiing accident on Sugarloaf in January.