When it comes to building homes for those in need, every country has its own challenges, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer told a global forum group Wednesday.
March 2013
Ex-Madison official files discrimination suit against town
Madison’s former economic development director is suing the town after she said she received unfair treatment and was then fired because she was a woman.
MEN’S BASKETBALL: No Cinderella in East Region
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yelps of support and echoing applause greeted the voice booming over the loudspeakers Wednesday at the scheduled start of practice for the East Regional’s fourth seed: “Coached by Jim Boeheim, please welcome the Syracuse Orange!”
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Baylor having fun while pursuing 2nd straight women’s title
WACO, Texas — Brittney Griner stopped at the edge of the podium, pulled out her iPhone and made a goofy face.
State House calendar, March 28, 2013
Legislative hearings and work sessions for March 28, 2013.
Gun-control group to aim at Collins in Maine TV ads
The $12 million ad buy in selected states is designed to build support for universal background checks, including guns sold at shows or in private transactions.
Thomas College student to surrender to New York authorities
Eimel E. Evans, 19, a 2012 Cony High School graduate and Thomas College student waived extradition to New York City, where he faces attempted murder and gang assault charges.
China hoping to recover cost of razing home
China is hoping to recover some of the more than $12,000 it spent on legal fees and demolition costs for the dilapidated buildings on Fire Road 60.
Winter’s teeth not letting go willingly
The daytime temperature has been in the vicinity of 35 to 45 degrees with biting wind. A foot of snow fell out of the sky a couple of weeks ago.
Health concerns of electromagnetic fields prompt lawmakers to review bill
Melissa Giroux of Chelsea is concerned of the potential health problems a powerful electric line soon to be installed in front of her home could cause for her children and Rep. Deborah Sanderson, R-Chelsea, has sponsored L.D. 950, “An Act to Establish the Electromagnetic Field Safety Act.”