MIAMI (AP) — A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense.
April 2012
MLB: Red Sox fall to 1-4
TORONTO (AP) — Bobby Valentine drummed his fingers angrily on his desk, still frustrated at a pitching change he hadn’t made. More than any defeat in a disappointing April so far, this one was gnawing at the Red Sox manager.
SNAPSHOT: Restoration period
Timber framer Nate Clark saws a mortise Monday in a hemlock girt for the barn at the Major Reuben Couburn House in Pittston. Clark’s firm, Pownalborough Restoration, is reparing the 1849 structure next to the home that dates to 1765 the Department of Conservation has been repairing.
19 guilty pleas include toilet incident
AUGUSTA — A woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to a series of theft charges, including one in which she clogged a toilet in Rite Aid in Waterville with packaging from items that she had shoplifted from the store.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK: Tigers get test early
The Gardiner Area High School boys lacrosse team is approaching the start of this season like it did the previous one.
Review of DHHS allowed
AUGUSTA — Questioning why lawmakers weren’t told sooner about costly computer problems in the Department of Health and Human Services, a legislative panel voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize an investigation of the department.
Budget deal unlikely to please LePage
AUGUSTA — A scaled-down version of Gov. Paul LePage’s $38 million supplemental budget that makes less severe cuts to General Assistance will come before the Legislature this week.
Panel OKs tougher rules for teen drivers
AUGUSTA — In a whirlwind meeting Tuesday, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee heard testimony on, debated and passed a bill to deter irresponsible driving among teens.
One ordinance set for China ballot, one remains in limbo
CHINA — Selectmen have agreed unenthusiastically to put a home occupations ordinance on the June ballot, while a proposed revamping of the shoreland septic system compliance program remains in limbo.
Town open seats include positions on new board
CHELSEA — Town officials hope volunteers will stop by the Town Office to pick up nomination papers for seven open seats on the new Board of Assessment Review.