Indiana Republican Richard Mourdock’s comments have drawn heavy criticism nationally from women’s groups and women on social media.
October 2012
Mother of 11-year-old manslaughter suspect calls recent months difficult, emotional
FAIRFIELD — The mother of an 11-year-old charged with manslaughter in the death of an infant said the months since Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway died have been extremely difficult and emotional.
Fox News sets viewership record with 3rd presidential debate
Despite competition from Monday Night Football and playoff baseball, an estimated 11.5 million people watched Fox News to see President Obama and Mitt Romney tussle over foreign policy.
Reported pharmacy robbery leads to standoff
AUGUSTA — A standoff between police and a man who reportedly robbed a city pharmacy and then barricaded himself in the bathroom ended peacefully this evening.
Campaign surrogates shore up support in final days
Their goal: give the presidential campaigns a daily presence in key states even when the men at the top of the ticket (and their running mates) pitch for votes somewhere else.
Romney Super PAC buys TV ads in Maine
The ad buy shows that Maine’s 2nd District could be a factor in the tight presidential race.
Fire that killed Old Orchard Beach woman investigated
Patricia Noel, a 62-year-old grandmother, died in the fire. She lives with her son and grandson, but neither was home.
Time Warner Cable to expand broadband in Maine
The company plans to add 150 miles to its 12,000-mile network of high-speed cable in Maine this year.
S. Portland council backs ‘yes’ on same-sex marriage
The City Council passes the endorsement resolution by a 5-1 vote.
Wilton police searching for home invasion suspect
WILTON — Police are continuing the search for an at-large suspect who fled the scene of a reported home invasion Monday night.