January through July was the warmest 7-month period since 1895, when systematic record keeping began.
August 2012
Protests over low-priced Maine lobster escalate at Canadian processing plants
Canadian lobstermen set up blockades, and at least six factories stop processing operations.
Police logs for Waterville and Winslow for Aug. 7, 2012
IN WATERVILLE, Monday at 10:31 a.m., burglary of a motor vehicle was reported on Toward Street. 11:20 a.m., a motor vehicle crash was reported on upper Main Street. 12:35 p.m., a burglary of a motor vehicle was investigated on Ticonic Street. 2:25 p.m., suspicious activity was reported on Main Street. 6:08 p.m., an assault was […]
US employers post the most jobs in 4 years
U.S. employers posted the most job openings in four years in June, a positive sign that hiring may pick up.
Police identify man who allegedly injured Walmart greeter
The man is interviewed by police but not charged with any crimes.
Portland police release video of culprits tossing fireworks into car
The video shows someone putting a Roman candle through the partially open rear window of a car parked on Cumberland Avenue last month.
Children’s book illustrator attacked in Mass. home
Jane Dyer says 14-year-old entered her home on July 26 and struck her in the back of the head with the shovel.
Loughner pleads guilty to Arizona shootings
Loughner’s plea allows him to avoid the death penalty in a mass shooting whose victims included Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others in 2011.
Navy shipyard gate getting $6.2M upgrade
The Kittery shipyard’s new gate will have three inbound lanes, two outbound lanes and a much larger guard booth.
‘Chorus Line’ composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at 68
The recipient of every major entertainment award, including three Academy Awards, four Emmys, four Grammys, a Tony and three Golden Globes, collapsed and died Monday after a brief illness.