The National Weather Service says the temperatures could exceed 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday throughout the northeast.
June 2012
Posted inSports
Clemens acquittal latest blow for sports cases
After three expensive failures beginning in the early 2000s, the government — it appears — is done pursuing high-profile cases against athletes.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Captain of Navy ship fired following collision
The Navy relieved the commanding officer of the USS Essex of his position, saying Tuesday that officials had lost confidence in his abilities.
Posted inNews
College Board sets up 857 desks on National Mall
The board says the desks represent the number of students that drop out of school in the U.S. each hour of each school day.
Posted inBusiness, News
US employers post fewest job openings in 5 months
Openings have risen by almost a third since the recession ended in June 2009. But they are still below pre-recession levels of about 5 million per month.
Posted inNews
Crash slows Route 27 in Belgrade
BELGRADE — A deputy with the Kennebec Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash on Route 27 near Christy’s Country Store. Traffic was slowed in the area following the accident which occurred around 1 p.m. today.
Posted inNews
Groups raise alarm over possible tar sands pipeline
Environmental groups protest the possible flow of tar sands crude oil from Montreal to Portland even though no firm plans have been made to involve Maine.
Posted inNews
Police accuse man of fleeing crash, punching police dog
Police say the Buxton man fled the scene of a crash on foot, leaving behind two injured passengers, and punched the dog as police closed in.
Posted inNews
Study: State pension shortfall ballooned in 2010
Nationwide, some 22.5 million public workers fall under a state pension plan. When states fall behind in their retirement contributions, they have to come up with even more money later to make up the difference.
Posted inNews
Senators request live TV for health care ruling
Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking the Supreme Court to allow live television coverage when it delivers its ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.