In a blistering election-year critique today, Obama sought to present himself as the protector of the middle class and the leader of a Democratic Party that is willing to compromise in Washington.
April 2012
Posted inBusiness
Idexx breaks ground on new facility
The new 107,700-square-foot, energy-efficient administrative building will provide space to support up to 300 new employees.
advertisement
Posted inNews
Bill would end mandatory dues for non-union workers
But the Maine State Employees Association and others argue that all state workers benefit from the contracts they negotiate, so all should pay their fair share.
Posted inNews
Passenger, 80, lands plane low on fuel; husband dies
Helen Collins lands the plane at a Wisconsin airport with help from another pilot who took to the skies to guide her to the ground.
Posted inBusiness
Gas price holds at average $3.92 per gallon
But experts caution that more increases lie ahead.
Posted inNews
Waldo County Sheriff’s Office log April 3
The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office reported the following activity April 3:
Posted inNews
Traip student charged with bringing gun to school
Kittery police learned about the incident when another child’s parent called to report it.
Posted inNews
Oakland police log April 3
The Oakland Police Department reported the following activity April 3:
Posted inBusiness, News
Auto sales surge, led by small cars
With gas above $4 in some parts of the U.S., buyers are leaning toward new fuel-efficient compacts like the Chevrolet Cruze and sub-compacts such as the Honda Fit to save money.
Posted inNews
Police to ‘Batman’: Bomb threat is no joke
Police charge Christopher Schwartz, known as “Bar Harbor Batman,” with terrorizing after a prank threat to blow up a hospital on April Fools’ Day.