His proposal would allow homeowners to pay record-low mortgage rates and save the average homeowner $3,000. But it would cost banks money, and they’ll likely fight it.
2012
SNAPSHOT: Just say no to romance novels
Michael Griffin inspects novels Monday in the free book box on the porch of the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette. Griffin, of Fayette, was looking for “something to do during the winter months,” he said, but took a pass on freebies since they were all romance novels.
Sebago state park reservations open today
Park officials say the reservation system will open only for Sebago today, and for all state park campgrounds next Monday.
Maine company launches new line of yachts
The Hinckley Co.’s T48 has a redefined hull and can cruise at 30 knots while drawing only 32 inches of water.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Bulldogs hold off Seahawks to win Round 3
FARMINGDALE — After playing to overtime and double overtime in two previous meetings this season, did anyone expect anything other than a close game between the Boothbay and Hall-Dale girls basketball teams Tuesday night?
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hurley’s 3-pointers spark Bobcats to victory
BINGHAM — Danica Hurley scored 15 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Richmond past Valley 53-24 in East-West Conference girls basketball action Tuesday.
Analysts: Maine caucuses barely on radar
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney hopes the Maine caucuses that conclude Feb. 11 will be part of a string of victories in February that help convince Republicans he is their inevitable presidential nominee.
Google to help proposed charter school
The director of a proposed charter school in Portland has no students, but he does have a theme:
Grocer coming nearby
WATERVILLE — A grocery store is scheduled to open April 1 in the former Ames department store on The Concourse downtown.
Huge victory for Romney in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. — Bolstered by superior resources and a relentlessly aggressive style, Mitt Romney won a decisive victory in the Florida primary Tuesday night, dealing a major setback to principal rival Newt Gingrich while putting himself back into a commanding position in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.