Ex-neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman called police at least six times in the months before he shot Trayvon Martin to death.
2012
Maine pawn shop owner charged with 1998 murder
State police have arrested a 75-year-old pawn shop owner for the killing of a woman whose body was never found.
Lawmakers furious over China-made Olympic uniforms
Uniforms for the U.S. Olympic athletes are red, white and blue — but their unfortunately made in China. That has members of Congress fuming.
Brunswick Airport lands $600,000 grant
The money will pay for the removal of military markings at the airport and replace them with civilian airfield markings.
Former Maine AG to lead NH health foundation
A former attorney general and state legislator in Maine has been selected to lead New Hampshire’s largest health foundation.
Lawmakers call for national Lyme disease strategy
Lyme is the sixth most common reportable disease in the United States, and the second highest in the Northeast.
Documents conflict with Romney’s statements about biz career
Bain Capital’s documents say Romney was in charge until 2002, but Romney says he left the company in 1999 — before Bain started shipping jobs overseas.
A rare milestone: Sen. Collins casts 5,000th consecutive vote
The Maine senator hasn’t missed one for 15 years, drawing high praise for her work ethic and dedication.
Navy convenes special panel to investigate sub fire
All other investigations into the May 23 fire aboard the USS Miami will be folded into the committee’s probe.
EyeSight Optical closes stores in Maine
Stores in South Portland, Waterville and Bangor closed in the past week. None of the stores’ phone numbers remain in service.