DENVER — Three hospitals taking care of people wounded in the Colorado theater shooting said Wednesday they will limit or completely wipe out medical bills for the victims.
July 2012
Warning signs hard to spot
BY P. SOLOMON BANDA AND NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. — James Holmes spent a year in a small neuroscience doctoral program, surrounded by scientists and roughly three dozen classmates delving into the inner workings of the brain. The University of Colorado, Denver, isn’t saying if they had any warning signs. Experts say, however, […]
Randolph declines health insurance coverage for 2 employees; OKs $8,000 toward used police car for constable
RANDOLPH — Residents on Wednesday refused to adopt a budget recommended by selectmen that would have offered two full-time town employees health insurance.
National Chamber of Commerce enters Maine battle for U.S. Senate seat with $200,000 worth of TV ads
The first wave of televised political advertisements by an outside group attempting to influence the U.S. Senate race in Maine is expected to hit local screens tomorrow.
Maine Ethics panel to seek sworn Scarcelli testimony
The Maine Ethics Commission has decided that the only way to determine whether new allegations against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli by her stepfather are true is to make them both give sworn testimony.
Scarborough dance group to perform at Olympics
Melissa Willey was dubious when she received word last year that she had been invited to the London Olympics.
Feds to investigate whether Maine soldiers were exposed to Agent Orange, other toxins during Canadian training
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials have agreed to investigate whether Maine soldiers were exposed to potentially toxic chemicals — including Agent Orange — while training at a Canadian military base from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s.
Maine same-sex marriage supporters raise $1.1M donations toward referendum campaign
Supporters of allowing same-sex couples to marry in Maine continue to raise money at an impressive clip, pulling in more than $1.1 million so far.
Annual Richmond Days celebrates Kennebec River
RICHMOND — It’s hard to miss the Kennebec River running right by the heart of town, a wide swath of cold water running between the Swan Island state wildlife management area and the town’s waterfront park.
Electronic waste recycling event set for Aug. 11
WINTHROP — The Winthrop Congregational Church and eWaste Recycling Solutions will collect old and broken electronics for recycling from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11 in the Winthrop Grade School parking lot on Highland Avenue.