An Augusta teenager and her dog were reunited safely after the pooch was rescued from the ice in Jamie’s Pond.
April 2013
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Newtown families lobby on gun bill, Dems face key decision
Meanwhile, conservatives say they will use procedural tactics to try preventing the Senate from even debating firearms restrictions.
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Celebrities urge Obama to change federal policy on drug offenders
The group insists “the time is right” to move toward replacing jail sentences with intervention and rehabilitation for non-violent offenders.
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Boy, 6, dies after being shot by playmate, 4
Authorities are still investigating how the younger child obtained the .22-caliber rifle from his family’s New Jersey home.
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Talk aside, NKorean capital shows calm, not panic
Observers say the torrent of North Korean prophesies of doom is partly meant to win Pyongyang-friendly policy changes in Seoul and Washington.
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FDA taking closer look at surgeries using robot
The high-tech helper is under scrutiny over reports of problems, including several deaths that may be linked with it and the high cost of using the robotic system.
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Maine deer, moose test negative for wasting disease
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife this year tested tissue samples from 404 deer and eight moose.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL: Louisville wins NCAA title
Luke Hancock produced another huge game off the bench, scoring 22 points, and Rick Pitino became the first coach to win national titles at two schools when relentless Louisville rallied from another 12-point deficit to beat Michigan 82-76 in the NCAA championship game Monday night.
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ON BASEBALL: Nava continues to write inspiring underdog story
BOSTON — One wonders when this Captain Underdog story, starring Daniel Nava, will run out of sequels.
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Blood drive Thursday at Winslow VFW
WINSLOW — There will be a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Winslow VFW, 175 Veteran Drive. Sponsors of the blood drive are Domino’s Pizza, Pleaus’ Market, Bee’s Diner, Maynard’s Chocolates and Courtney’s Hotdogs. To schedule blood donations, call 800-GIVE-LIFE.