A Democrat from Portland called Gov. Paul LePage a bully last week, saying communication problems in the Department of Health and Human Services may be linked to staffers’ fear of the chief executive.
April 2012
Experts: Maine, Florida self-defense gun laws different
FARMINGTON — People ask Andrew Robinson, a prosecutor in Franklin County, about Maine’s self-defense laws all the time.
More classes, more choices for Mt. View students
THORNDIKE — A scheduling overhaul at Mount View High School will result in students taking more classes next fall.
Defending your turf? Be careful
FARMINGTON — People ask Andrew Robinson, a prosecutor in Franklin County, about Maine’s self-defense laws all the time.
NCAA WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR: Diggins leads Notre Dame past Connecticut
DENVER (AP) — Notre Dame is back in the national championship thanks to Skylar Diggins’ steady leadership and Brittany Mallory’s clutch shooting.
NHL: Bruins top Rangers, win Northeast Division title
NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis Seidenberg and Patrice Bergeron scored second-period goals, and Tim Thomas made 33 saves for the Boston Bruins, who clinched the Northeast Division title with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.
Small number, big talent at moose-calling contest
AUGUSTA — The moose-calling contest Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center only drew four contestants, but the qualifier for the first world invitational showed the judges the championship event should be wicked good.
Tax-acquired property on Oakland agenda
OAKLAND — The Oakland Town Council will discuss two pieces of tax-acquired property Wednesday, April 4 in a meeting at the Town Office.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP: Locals shine in Terriers’ doubleheader sweep
NEW LONDON, N.H. — The Thomas College baseball team opened Game 2 of a doubleheader at Colby-Sawyer with a three-run first inning, helping the Terriers earn the North Atlantic Conference sweep with a 10-2 win.
NASCAR: Newman wins in wild finish
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Ryan Newman ended a 22-race winless streak by holding on for the victory at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, grabbing the lead when a three-wide accident took out leading teammates Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson with two laps to go.