In a scene unimaginable in many countries, Norway’s worst mass killer since World War II gets to explain his fanatical views to the court and the world for days while dressed up in a business suit.
April 2012
Boston Marathon officials happy race is over
Officials say the heat made the 116th edition of the event one of the most stressful in years because of the heat.
Warrant: NH police shooter was selling painkillers
The warrant says anabolic steroids had been found in Cullen Mutrie’s home in the past and neighbors told police more than a year ago they were concerned he was dealing drugs.
LePage signs 2 domestic violence bills
One bill ensures that bail in domestic violence cases is administered by a judge. The other says victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking must be notified when the defendant is released on bail.
Waterville, Winslow police blotter for April 17, 2012
IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 11:14 a.m., threatening was reported at Empire Beauty School on Kennedy Memorial Drive. 2:12 p.m., shoplifting was reported at Maine Smoke Shop on College Avenue. 2:04 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported on Hazelwood Avenue. 7:08 p.m., a fire was reported on Western Avenue. 8:30 p.m., a fight was reported on […]
Oakland police log April 17
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity April 17:
Five Teacher of the Year semifinalists selected
The field will be narrowed to three finalists and then a winner will be selected in August or September, the Maine Department of Education says.
GOP proposes big cut to food-stamp funding
The cuts proposed by U.S. House Republicans would reduce the monthly benefit for a family of four by almost $60 and would force up to 3 million people off the program altogether.
Fairfield police log April 17
The Fairfield Police Department reported the following activity April 17: