Bo Xilai’s political career is now over, experts say, and his wife must fight accusations she killed a British man in November.
April 2012
Apple’s market value hits $600B
Apple’s stock is up 59 percent since the start of the year, an indication that investors are catching up to what analysts have been saying for a while: Apple’s stock has been undervalued relative to its even more enormous profits.
Wireless providers to begin disabling stolen phones
The announcement comes as police in major cities grapple with increases in the theft of cellphones, which are quickly resold in fencing operations.
Man charged with jury tampering at triple-murder trial
State police charged Albert Gaudet, 52, of Standish, after he allegedly urged a juror to “hang” the defendant, Thayne Ormsby.
5 more minutes? New clock answers resounding ‘no’
There is no snooze button. If you unplug it, a battery takes over. As wake-up time approaches, you cannot reset the alarm time. It could be the world’s most exasperating alarm clock.
Marlins suspend manager 5 games for Castro flap
Ozzie Guillen, who told Time magazine he loves Fidel Castro and respects him for having stayed in power so long, says he’ll do whatever he can to repair relations with Cuban-Americans angered by his comments.
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Bennett raises $108,000
Bennett, a Republican, also names Gov. LePage’s political strategist as his campaign consultant.
Seven Maine restaurants named New England’s Best
The list compiled by the blog “Opinionated About Dining” includes four restaurants in Portland.
Waterville, Winslow police blotter for April 10, 2012
IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 10:32 a.m., a fraud complaint was investigated at Walmart on Waterville Commons Drive. 11:30 a.m., harassment was reported on King Court. 11:41 a.m., a domestic dispute was investigated on High Street. 12:15 harassment was reported on King Court. 3:40 p.m., theft was reported on West River Road. 8:12 p.m., an attempted […]
Oakland police log April 10
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity April 10: