Selma Botman cites the need for ‘prudent stewardship of public resources’ as she cancels large pay increases she gave to her chief of staff and executive director of public affairs.
March 2012
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Maine Democrats drop challenge of GOP’s Kevin Raye
The party had found fault with 15 petitions, but apparently not enough to keep Raye from getting on the ballot.
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NFL changes regular-season overtime rules
All games that go to overtime now cannot end on a field goal on the first possession. But a touchdown would end it.
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Organic farmers appeal decision in Monsanto lawsuit
The group bringing the lawsuit is headed by Maine potato farmer Jim Gerritsen. The group doesn’t want money, just protection from lawsuits filed by Monsanto, a multi-billion-dollar chemical corporation.
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Oakland police log March 28
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity March 28:
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After Trayvon Martin shooting, ads pulled from ‘Neighborhood Watch’ film
Twentieth Century Fox has pulled promotional materials from “Neighborhood Watch”, a new comedy starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn, after the controversial shooting of Trayvon Martin.
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Maine Senate defeats bid to fix ‘perception problem’
A Rumford Democrat wanted new rules for constitutional officers who run for higher office.
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Augusta girl charged in Cony fire
A city teen is facing charges after reportedly trying to set a fire inside a Cony Middle School bathroom.