Maine’s prices are now two cents lower than the national average.
May 2013
New fire puts Lewiston on alert
Police add patrols and city officials secure buildings after the third blaze in eight days in a downtown area.
Sen. King still waiting for permanent digs on Capitol Hill
Currently he’s working in a bunker-like office down the hall from former Sen. Olympia Snowe’s large office suite.
Winthrop Middle School announces second trimester honors’ roll
Winthrop Middle School has announced its second trimester honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Winthrop High School announces honor students for third quarter
Winthrop High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Births: April 8
The following recent births were recorded at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta campus.
President plans campaign on economy, jobs
Obama will make a series of quick trips to cities around the country to show focus on jobs.
Boston bombing suspect’s friend may be released on bond
Bond of $100,000 is set for Robel Phillipos, who is charged with lying to investigators about visiting bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s college dorm room three days after the bombings.
Do the issues or politics rule tax reform debate?
Some at the State House predict the bill’s failure before it has a public hearing.
Investigators seek answers in deadly San Francisco limo fire
One question is whether overcrowding – the limo was approved to carry eight and it had nine passengers – was a factor in the deaths of five women.