A spear gun accidentally fired during a fishing trip, blasting straight through Yasser Lopez’s skull.
2012
Girl rescued after almost going over NH waterfall
Authorities say a 12-year-old girl is safe after falling into a river and getting swept to the top of a 15-foot waterfall in Albany, N.H.
Ecuador says Wikileaks founder seeking asylum
Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino says Ecuador is weighing the request Julian Assange, who has taken refuge in the South American nation’s embassy in London.
Record heat coming for 1st day of summer
The National Weather Service says the temperatures could exceed 100 degrees Wednesday and Thursday throughout the northeast.
Clemens acquittal latest blow for sports cases
After three expensive failures beginning in the early 2000s, the government — it appears — is done pursuing high-profile cases against athletes.
Captain of Navy ship fired following collision
The Navy relieved the commanding officer of the USS Essex of his position, saying Tuesday that officials had lost confidence in his abilities.
College Board sets up 857 desks on National Mall
The board says the desks represent the number of students that drop out of school in the U.S. each hour of each school day.
US employers post fewest job openings in 5 months
Openings have risen by almost a third since the recession ended in June 2009. But they are still below pre-recession levels of about 5 million per month.
Crash slows Route 27 in Belgrade
BELGRADE — A deputy with the Kennebec Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash on Route 27 near Christy’s Country Store. Traffic was slowed in the area following the accident which occurred around 1 p.m. today.
Groups raise alarm over possible tar sands pipeline
Environmental groups protest the possible flow of tar sands crude oil from Montreal to Portland even though no firm plans have been made to involve Maine.