The U.S. Senate candidate blasts the latest third-party commercials slated to hit local TV stations.
September 2012
Posted inBusiness, News
Pro-business vetting confounds towns
The state’s new Certified Business Friendly Community Program, started by Gov. Paul LePage and overseen by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, is getting mixed reviews from some who have participated in the process and others interested in economic development in Maine.
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Posted inHouse, Politics
Truth Test: Courtney correct about bipartisanship
“As Maine’s Senate majority leader, we passed every reform with bipartisan cooperation: regulatory, welfare, health insurance, pension reform.”
— TV ad for state Sen. Jon Courtney, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree
Posted inPolitics
Washington Notebook: Mainers sow support for farm bill
Congress faces pressure to complete work on a new, five-year proposal before the current one expires Sept. 30.
Posted inSports
FOOTBALL: Gardiner holds off Waterville
WATERVILLE – Steve Sirois rushed for a game-high 126 yards and a touchdown to lead the Gardiner football team past rival Waterville 21-18 in a Pine Tree Conference Class B game Saturday at Drummond Field.
Posted inNews, Sports
UMaine crushes Bryant, 51-7
The Black Bears get their first win of the season, dominating overmatched Bryant, which is competing in its first season in Division I.
Posted inNews, Sports
NHL lockout all but set with no bargaining set
While this lockout might not wipe out the whole season as the one in 2004-05 did, a good chunk of games could be lost without productive talks soon.
Posted inNews
Vermont Shriner hurt in Bangor go-kart crash
The unidentified shriner suffers a head injury while testing a small go-kart before a parade in Bangor.
Posted inNews
LA Sheriff: Feds interview Calif. filmmaker
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, who is linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East, was not arrested or detained.
Posted inNews
War of 1812 veteran gets his due, late
Richard Hill, who witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, receives military honors at Eastern Cemetery.