Contestant Michael Snow, who was eliminated in this week’s episode, still counts himself lucky for the experience – even the shipworms.
April 2013
Posted inNews
Staff cuts at USM met with criticism
Faculty say that cutting academic positions hurts the university immediately and in the long run.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Repeal of Maine gun permit law sought by dozens
No one testifies in favor of keeping the requirement for concealed weapons, but it’s still likely to remain.
Posted inBusiness, News
Nearly 3.4 million vehicles, mostly Japanese, recalled for defective air bags
High-pressure gas can launch plastic and metal parts from the air bags into the passenger areas.
Posted inNews, Politics
NOM makes final appeal to keep donor names secret
An attorney argues in Maine that the National Organization for Marriage is not a political action committee.
Posted inNews, Politics
Lawyers to AG: Investigate LePage for obstruction
Lawyers who represent workers say LePage has been interfering with the federally governed unemployment process, but LePage staffers deny the charges.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Collins, King vote to continue gun debate
The proposals pending in the Senate include new rules on gun trafficking and background checks.
Posted inMaine Crime
Police dismantle hermit’s camp; neighbors recall Knight’s burglar habits
Seasonal home owners near the camp of Christopher Knight shared stories Thursday of the times their homes were burglarized, while law enforcement officials dismantled the camp of the man known as the “North Pond Hermit.”
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Widow settles lawsuit over Greek port captain’s Portland death
The captain’s widow had sought punitive damages, plus slightly more than $1.2 million to cover medical expenses and $202,000 in lost wages.
Posted inBusiness, News
General Dynamics in Saco to lay off 110 workers
Demand for the heavy weapons made there has fallen as the U.S. scales back forces in two wars.