Referring to remarks made by Republican Rep. Allen West of Florida, she says name calling does “nothing to help members of Congress bridge their differences.”
April 2012
Storm dumps waist-high hail in Texas Panhandle
There was so much hail-muck the county sheriff said they had to “break out the snowplows in the middle of April” to clear a path.
Nearly half of Maine homicides are domestic violence
Gov. LePage calls the latest report on domestic violence homicides ‘tough reading.”
Videotaped confession played in triple murder trial
The police video captures Thayne Ormsby saying he had hoped to rid the world of a “bad person,” but that two other victims were “perfectly innocent.”
Trayvon Martin shooter makes court appearance
During the brief appearance, George Zimmerman, wearing a gray prison jumpsuit, speaks only to answer “Yes, sir,” twice.
Sebago Lake campground opening 4 weeks early
Campers will be expected to calculate their own fees and put the amount for the campsite in the metal receptacle known as the “Iron Ranger.”
Maine advances casino study; club slot bills
A casino study bill would bar the state from accepting any new casino applications, pending new guidelines on competitive bidding for proposed gambling sites.
Applications for jobless aid hit 2-month high
After steadily declining since last fall, applications have leveled off in recent weeks.
Democratic strategist apologizes to Ann Romney
Hilary Rosen says her comments about the stay-at-home wife of presidential candidate Mitt Romney were ‘poorly chosen.’
Conn. legislature approves repeal of death penalty
The legislation, which would make Connecticut the 17th state to abolish the death penalty, awaits a signature from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has said he would sign the bill into law.