South Carolina voters cast ballots today in an election that pits the former Republican governor against Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch.
May 2013
Budget passage may keep tax rate flat in Winslow
If the Winslow Town Council approves the proposed budget May 13, the property tax rate of $15.50 per $1,000 will remain flat for the fourth straight year.
Airman who led sex assault unit charged in groping
A police report says Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, 41, was drunk and grabbed a woman’s breast and buttocks. Police say the woman fought him off and called police.
Coast Guard seeks help finding Maine SOS caller
The Coast Guard launched a boat and searched throughout the night for a vessel in distress in Blue Hill Bay.
NJ governor Christie had secret weight loss surgery
The Republican governor, who turned 50 in September, is running for a second term in 2013, and is often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate.
Old Town man gets 3 years in prison for robberies
Anthony Patricelli, 20, pleads guilty to taking part in robberies at a mini mart in Veazie and a home in Milford. A pellet gun was used in both robberies.
Lyman mom crashes SUV, killing 4-year-old; police cite speed
According to police, the vehicle was a short distance from the family’s home on Walker Road when it went out of control and hit a tree.
Search drags on for burial spot for bomb suspect
Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s mother says in a phone interview today that she wants to bury Tamerlan in her native Dagestan, but Russia is not allowing her to bring back the body.
Maine educators get briefings on new laptops
Director of Learning Technology Jeff Mao will hold webinars to explain how the state chose certain specs and components.
MLB: Red Sox walk off in 11th on Drew’s double
BOSTON (AP) — Stephen Drew doubled in the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning, and the BostonRed Sox rallied past the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Monday night to snap a season-high, three-game losing streak.