FARMINGTON — A Massachusetts man accused of fatally stabbing an 81-year-old woman is expected to enter a not guilty plea in court today in Farmington, his attorney said.
2012
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Brady practices after missing Wednesday
Brady returned to the field Thursday after being out Wednesday due to an injured left, non-throwing shoulder. If it’s a big deal to the football world, Brady’s teammates and coach treated it as an inconsequential blip.
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Maine lawmakers mull ‘Caylee’s Law’ bills
One bill would make it illegal not to report a missing child within 24 hours.
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Patriots legend Tippet coming to Maine Statehouse to support concussion guidelines
Former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett is coming to the State House next week to support a legislative proposal to better manage concussions in youth sports.
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UConn regents back ex-UMaine president
The new Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education is advising the governor to appoint Robert A. Kennedy as its permanent president.
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Ex-Maine Turnpike director will plead guilty to theft
Paul Violette is charged with theft in the form of gift cards and charges on turnpike credit cards for personal travel, meals and other expenses with a total value in excess of $10,000.
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Romney keeps part of his fortune in Cayman Islands
Neither Romney nor his campaign is providing details, including how much he has invested there, or why, or if any of his money is invested elsewhere outside the United States.
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Gingrich rising in SC, but in time to edge Romney?
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is drawing big, enthusiastic crowds, reveling in a strong debate performance and has now received endorsements from Sarah Palin and Rick Perry.
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Police report: Man was shot in Vassalboro out of self-defense
With a gunshot wound to his stomach, Rafael Encarnacion, 22, crawled out of a back bedroom of a Vassalboro home early Tuesday. The man identified by police as the trigger-man, Joseph L. Gagnon, 55, of Vassalboro, told his brother that he shot Encarnacion in self-defense with a “homemade gun” because Encarnacion was threatening him and his family, according to a police report filed in Kennebec County Superior Court.
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Aggressive debate caps eventful day for GOP candidates
On Thursday, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich picked up an endorsement from rival Rick Perry but also faced new accusations from his second wife that he asked her permission to have an ‘open marriage’ after she learned of his affair.