Republican Mitt Romney is backing President Barack Obama’s plan to pull American troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014.
October 2012
Posted inPolitics, Senate
Other Senate candidates offer prescriptions for economy
Here is a look at where Maine’s three lesser-known U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues of jobs and the economy.
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Posted inPolitics, Senate
Maine candidates differ widely on solutions for economy
Voters can see how their views align with positions on taxes, regulations, green energy, job creation and more.
Posted inPolitics
Path to 270 electoral votes seems to hinge on a mere 106 counties
These areas hold critical swing voters that may tip the balance in each of the nine battleground states.
Posted inNews, Politics
Two world views collide
In their final debate, Obama claims U.S. alliances are stronger and his rival is naive, but Romney says America’s global influence has eroded.
Posted inNews
Missing Newcastle man found dead in Union
Kent Winchenbach, 56, was reported missing Friday afternoon by his family.
Posted inNews, Sports
Cheerleading needs safety rules, doctors say
The American Academy of Pediatrics says school sports associations should designate cheerleading as a sport, and make it subject to safety rules and better supervision.
Posted inNews
Power outages reported in Waterville area
WATERVILLE — An apparent problem with transmission at a substation in the southern part of the city has caused power outages in Sidney, Waterville and Winslow, according to a Central Maine Power Co. spokeswoman.
Posted inNews
Police dog brings Maine man to surrender after chase
Police say Justin Smyth of Gray fled the scene after a head-on collision that injured a woman driver.
Posted inNews
NYC Mayor Bloomberg donates to Maine gay-marriage effort
Earlier this month, Bloomberg gave $250,000 to a similar effort in Maryland to help win gay marriage at the ballot box.