Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been excused from the team’s draft room this year so he can concentrate on more important matters.
2012
Portland man pleads guilty to threatening to kill LePage
Michael Thomas, 52, also threatened to kill Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and Rep. Steve King of Iowa.
Personal income up 2.3 percent in Maine
Since the first quarter of 2007, personal income in Maine has risen 12.3 percent.
House will go ahead with contempt vote for Fast and Furious
The Obama administration and House Republicans refused to find a middle ground in a dispute over documents related to a botched gun-tracking operation, and the GOP plunged ahead with plans for precedent-setting votes Thursday.
4 dead, 130 rescued from capsizing off Aussie isle
The crowded boat was full of asylum seekers hoping to find safety in Australia.
HD web cams offer close-up views of Maine puffins
Seal Island has the largest puffin colony in the U.S., and now you can watch them playing, nesting and basking in the sun.
Christian group backs away from gay ‘cure’
The best-known Christian ministry dedicated to helping people repress same-sex attraction is trying to distance its from the idea that gay people’s sexual orientation can be permanently changed.
Killington ski resort, skier reach settlement
A Vermont ski resort has reached a settlement with a skier who said it was at fault for his injuries on a trail and during a rescue.
Bridal registry reflects Sen. Susan Collins’ practical side
Red and white kitchen towels, a lemon-yellow hand mixer and a gas grill are among items the Maine senator and her fiancé hope to receive.
Waterville, Oakland police logs; Sidney accident
Fireworks, harassment, vehicle accident