ORLANDO, Fla. — Wherever George Zimmerman went after he was released on bond from a Florida jail, a sensitive GPS device will pinpoint his location for authorities and alert them if he drifts even a few feet away from where he is allowed. Zimmerman, who is charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 17-year-old […]
April 2012
World Peace faces NBA discipline for violent blow
The Lakers jersey says World Peace on the back. The player wearing it is still Ron Artest, and he’s in trouble again with the NBA.
Presque Isle man charged with starting wildfires
AUGUSTA — The Maine Forest Service says a Presque Isle man has been charged in connection with three small wildfires set earlier this month. Officials say 23-year-old Chad Hamilton was charged Sunday with one count of felony aggravated criminal mischief and three counts of criminal mischief for allegedly starting three wildfires in Presque Isle. Investigators […]
SC coroner: Mauling death of infant a homicide
Authorities says the child’s father was sleeping in an adjoining room with another child at the time.
Freeport man missing after student party in woods
Police say 24-year-old Dean Levasseur has been missing since Saturday evening.
Sanford, Fla., officials reject chief’s resignation
Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee has endured strong criticism over his department’s handling of the Trayvon Martin case.
Mom kept on respirator for month gives birth to twins
The Michigan mother was considered brain dead on March 6 but was kept on a respirator until it was time to remove the boys.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Rain forces postponements
The rain that hit the area Sunday and Monday forced schools to postpone a number of high school sporting events. Below is a list of postponements we have so far.
Winslow police following leads in Rite-Aid robbery
WINSLOW — Police today are following leads in a robbery that occurred Sunday at Rite-Aid pharmacy on China Road in which a man got away with Oxycodone and Methadone.
Maine lawmakers consider bond requests
While the review has yet to begin, Republican Gov. Paul LePage and minority Democrats have already taken opposing stands on prospects of borrowing.