Both criticize Republican Charlie Summers for not attending a forum on poverty and the homeless.
October 2012
Court asked to halt release of alleged ‘johns’ in Kennebunk prostitution case
A lawyer seeks a preliminary court injunction blocking the release of names of alleged prostitution clients of Zumba instructor Alexis Wright.
Mexican cartels flood US with cheap meth
The cartels are expanding into the meth market just as they did with heroin: developing an cheap, highly addictive form of the drug and sending it through the pipeline already used to funnel marijuana and cocaine.
National Democratic group to spend on Maine legislative races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee says it will target five battleground races.
Megabucks aren’t spinning winners’ heads
Linda and Bob Von Oesen of Fairfield, who are taking a lump sum payment of $4,148,922, say they’ll get a new snowblower.
US names new top diplomat to Libya
Laurence Pope will serve as the charge d’affaires pending confirmation of the person who will be nominated to succeed Ambassador Chris Stevens, who was killed in an attack on Sept. 11.
Collins, Snowe to Obama: Let Congress handle cybersecurity
After Congress failed to strengthen computer defenses, the White House began developing its own order to address what some say could be the next major attack on the U.S.
Wind knocks out power in Penobscot County
Bangor Hydro says about 3,800 homes and businesses have been affected.
Maine wardens investigate deer poaching
Maine’s Operation Game Thief has authorized a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Former Standish legislator faces prison for misusing federal funds
Adam Mack, 38, pleaded guilty Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Portland.