IN WINSLOW, Friday at 11:39 a.m., a violation of bail conditions was investigated on Kidder Street. 4:54 p.m., suspicious activity was investigated on South Pond Road. Saturday, 5:22 a.m., suspicious activity was reported on Bellevue Street. 7:17 a.m., criminal mischief was investigated on Halifax Street. 7:55 a.m., harassment was reported on North Pond Road. 9:08 […]
July 2012
Romney charges Obama’s ad attacks ‘misdirected’
“I’d say to the president, wouldn’t it be interesting Mr. President, wouldn’t it be interesting if you spent some time speaking about your record.”
Environmental groups urge careful look at east-west road plan
The groups say neither Maine’s outdoors nor its economy would benefit from the corridor linking parts of Canada.
Authorities: Gorham fire-setter not tied to spring arsons
The 14-year-old may have been trying to set fire to the home’s deck as part of a dispute with another youth who lives there, police say.
Pentagon sending aircraft carrier to Mideast early
The Pentagon also recently doubled the number of minesweepers in the region, giving the U.S. greater flexibility to counter any Iranian effort to mine the Strait of Hormuz.
Why repealing Obama’s health care law won’t be easy
Any realistic effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act is sure to get jumbled together with lots of other issues, including Medicare, taxes, food stamps and defense spending.
Mass. vet spends wedding night in jail
Police say the 32-year-old Philip Brooks was at his wedding reception in a VFW banquet hall when he allegedly assaulted three older veterans.
Election 2012: Raye outraises Michaud during 5-week period, Pingree leads Courtney
Nonetheless, the 2nd District Democrat’s campaign war chest remains significantly larger than that of his Republican challenger.
GOP caucus tonight for Senate 21 candidate
AUGUSTA — Republicans who live in Senate District 21 will meet tonight at the Augusta Civic Center to choose a new candidate
Paterno family denies Freeh report findings
The family has attorneys reviewing the Freeh report and says it is “absolutely not” the last word in the case.