Maine had four players named today to the CAA Preseason All-Conference team on offense.
July 2012
‘What?’ Confused 911 caller outs NYPD spying in NJ
NJ building inspector came across a suspicious apartment and called 911 saying “..the apartment … has no furniture except two beds, has no clothing, has New York City Police Department radios.”
Wife of man wounded in Colo. shooting gives birth
The father, Caleb Medley, has undergone three surgeries since Friday’s shooting during a showing of the new Batman movie.
Los Angeles officials vote to ban marijuana shops
After Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signs the ordinance as expected, hundreds of pot shops will have 30 days to shut down their lucrative operations.
Many dangerous drugs remain legal after ‘bath salts’ ban
People are inventing so many new ways to get high that lawmakers can’t seem to keep up.
2 charged after Brunswick gambling raid
Maine State Police say a probe is continuing into the alleged gambling that may have been going on for months.
‘Sister Wives’ family challenges Utah bigamy law
The case could potentially decriminalize a way of life for tens of thousands of self-described Mormon fundamentalists, most of whom live in Utah where bigamy is a felony.
3 face kidnap charges following NH standoff
After arresting the men, police find one victim handcuffed and hiding.
More people buy guns after Colorado shooting
Background checks for people seeking a firearm have jumped 43 percent in Colorado, and have risen elsewhere across the country.
Chief: Fire cop accused of slurring Red Sox player
The racial slur against Carl Crawford took place during a Portland Sea Dogs game in Manchester, N.H., earlier this month.