TAMPA, Fla. — Texans who have rallied behind Maine’s contested Ron Paul delegates took their message outside the convention hall and onto the street on Thursday, hawking special T-shirts inspired by Maine’s fight and talking to passers-by. For $15, anyone could pick up a T-shirt in a variety of colors declaring “Texas Remembers the Alamo […]
September 2012
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Summers’ new front against King may be in the wind
Republicans criticize the independent former governor as a wind farm developer who benefited from a controversial federal loan guarantee. Angus King, however, says he’s proud of the Record Hill project.
advertisement
Posted inPolitics
In politics, the stars don’t always align
Celebrities have appeal: They aren’t politicians. But they also bring risks: They aren’t politicians.
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Truth Test: Funding for tourism, visits to Maine both increased under King
“(State government under King) increased funding for tourism promotion from $1.5 (million) annually in 1995 to over $6 million annually in 2003, resulting in a significant increase in visits to Maine.” — From Angus King’s “record” Web page Angus King’s campaign for the U.S. Senate is just about on the money here. His administration presided […]
Posted inPolitics
Anti-Obama documentary gains buzz
The film industry is surprised by the box office success of a movie that critics have panned.
Posted inPolitics
Political Notebook: Anti-gay group says timing stunts funds
At least a couple of times a week, both sides in the gay-marriage campaign are sending out emails asking for money. On Thursday, Protect Marriage Maine stepped up the appeal by claiming that advocates put the question on the ballot this year “because the national media would be distracted with the presidential race.” “The pro-Gay […]
Posted inNews
Former housemate says 10-year-old injured another baby in June
Ashley Tenney says her 8-month-old daughter suffered seizures and was hospitalized after being alone with the girl who was charged with manslaughter in the July death of an infant.
Posted inSports
NFL: Patriots acquire receiver from Rams
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots acquired receiver Greg Salas from St. Louis on Saturday, claimed offensive lineman Matt Tennant off waivers from New Orleans, and released linebacker Bobby Carpenter.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Lawrence wins delayed opener
Lawrence was scheduled to take on Edward Little on Friday night at Walton Field, but a thunderstorm shortly before kickoff forced the delay of the game to Saturday afternoon. No matter. Led by a typically stingy defense, the Bulldogs rolled to a 39-16 victory over the Red Eddies, in the season opener for both teams.
Posted inSports
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Oak Hill rolls by Yarmouth in opener
Oak Hill made its season opener for new head coach Stacen Doucette a memorable one, crushing two-time defending Class C state champ Yarmouth 33-7 on a sunny Saturday afternoon.