Back in 2010, the Legislature created an exemption to the state’s right-to-know-law that you could drive a truck through.
April 2013
People don’t all marry to have children
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia reportedly said that traditional marriage (between a man and a woman) is distinct because of its potential for pregnancy.
Committee tables bill to promote Maine lobster
The proposal is expected to face the full Legislature after details about how to fund the deal are decided.
Winthrop council retains statewide arrest powers for local police
Winthrop Police Chief Joe Young defended the statewide arrest powers granted to his officers, and the Town Council left the policy in place and intact on Monday.
NBA: Pekovic hammers Celtics in Minnesota’s 110-100 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nikola Pekovic bruised and battered the overmatched Boston front line for 29 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 110-100 victory over the Celtics on Monday night.
MLB: Red Sox trounce Yankees in opener
NEW YORK (AP) — Jackie Bradley Jr. and the Red Sox were daring on the basepaths. Jon Lester and the Boston bullpen were aggressive against a barely recognizable New York Yankees’ lineup.
Waterville school board approves $644K bite out of budget
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 7–0 to cut $644,481 from the proposed 2013-14 school budget in what Superintendent Eric Haley says is one of the worst budget years he has ever seen.
KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Cony senior overcomes injury to shine
Melissa Petersen dislocated her left knee twice in the last four years while competing in sports-related activities. Last fall, the Cony senior dislocated the left knee during cross country season.
MORNING SENTINEL GIRLS SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Messalonskee sophomore off to fast start
Kristy Prelgovisk is the first to admit that her mindset is unusual. Her results are unusual too, so no one’s complaining.
MEN’S FINAL FOUR: Cardinals ‘sure thing’ in season of parity
The word of the season: Parity. The team of the moment: Louisville. For a college basketball season in which it seemed anybody could beat anybody, and the No. 1 ranking was never secure, Rick Pitino’s Cardinals have certainly cemented themselves as a prohibitive front-runner now that there are only four teams left. They head to […]