Jerry Sandusky’s trial on 52 criminal counts has moved more quickly than many observers expected, and his lawyers could begin calling their witnesses as early as Monday.
June 2012
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Man gets more than 5 years for keeping guns
Michael DeMaria, 44, hid the firearms in his Parkman home in violation of a protection from abuse order and while addicted to marijuana.
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Jury sides with Kevin Costner in BP spill lawsuit
After a two-week trial, jurors deliberated for less than two hours before giving their decision in the $17 million lawsuit brought by fellow actor Stephen Baldwin.
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EPA wants stricter standards for soot pollution
The move is likely to win support from environmental groups and public health advocates but exposes the Obama administration to potential criticism from congressional Republicans and industry officials
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Flags to be lowered for Maine soldier’s funeral
Capt. John Brainard III of Newport died on Memorial Day when the helicopter he was piloting went down in Afghanistan.
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52 new US citizens to be sworn in in Maine
Those being sworn in come from countries ranging from Argentina, Bulgaria and China to Iraq, Poland and Somalia.
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Military working out details for its gay pride month
WASHINGTON — Last summer, gays in the military dared not admit their sexual orientation. This summer, the Pentagon will salute them, marking June as gay pride month just as it has marked other celebrations honoring racial or ethnic groups. In the latest remarkable sign of change since the military repealed the “don’t ask, don’t tell” […]
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NBA FINALS: James, Heat even series
LeBron James scored 32 points, Wade rebounded from a poor opener with 24 and the Heat built a huge early lead before holding off a furious fourth-quarter rally behind their three All-Stars to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 on Thursday night to tie the series at one game apiece.
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U.S. OPEN: Wood lurking
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. Open featured two marquee groups, but only one marquee player.
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SNAPSHOT: Good pickin’
Aubrey Moore, of Oakland, picks a banjo Wednesday next to his camper at the Litchfield Fairgrounds where the 38th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival is being held from Thursday until Sunday. Dozens of acts from across the country are scheduled to perform for several thousand people, many of whom stay at the Fairgrounds. Guests […]