The ruling is a victory for Maine’s Indian tribes and environmentalists, who say the state’s laws have killed an important food source.
July 2012
Schilling’s game company heads to bankruptcy court
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling’s failed video game company heads to a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, as work begins to sort out what can be salvaged from a company that says it owes more than $270 million.
Mass. man to plead in plot to blow up Pentagon
The Ashland man also planned to fly remote-controlled planes packed with explosives into the U.S. Capitol.
Foxwoods Casino struggling with debt
The chairman of the Indian tribe says the weak economy and rising competition are making it hard to renegotiate $2.3 billion in loans.
Senate Dems want tax cuts for businesses that hire
Their proposal would lower taxes for companies that hire new workers, give raises or buy major new equipment, but it stands little chance of passing the Republican-controlled House.
LePage names state’s next adjutant general
Col. James Campbell would replace outgoing Major General John Libby as the state’s top military leader.
Maine insurance agent accused of promoting prostitution
Mark Strong, who owns The Strong Agency in Thomaston and is a former city official, was arrested by the Kennebunk and state police.
NH beach reopens after shark scare
Officials were trying to determine what type of sharks were spotted by a man at Wallis Sands Beach in Rye.
Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions
The cards are from an extremely rare series issued around 1910.
Man accused of trying to hide gun in airport planter
Portland, Ore., police say the man told them he hid the gun so he could retrieve it when he returned from his trip.