Although the state remains among the five safest, it has a relatively high and growing number of pharmacy robberies.
May 2013
Posted inNews
Charities see influx of aid in tornado’s wake
Donations have poured in to Oklahoma since two major tornadoes ripped through the state last week, killing 26 people and affecting nearly 4,000 homes, businesses and other buildings in five counties.
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Closed Lewiston church sold to hospital group
Central Maine Healthcare has bought the long-vacant St. Joseph’s church for $125,000.
Posted inNation & World, News
Mothers now top earners in 4 in 10 US households
Demographers say is likely to bring added attention to child-care policies as well as government safety nets for vulnerable families.
Posted inNews
Maine hunter’s widow seeks compensation
She is suing the man who has been charged with acting ‘recklessly’ in her husband’s death.
Posted inHouse, Nation & World, News, Politics
Rep. Bachmann says she won’t run for re-election
The conservative firebrand who ran for the Republican presidential nomination last year announced her decision in a video on her website.
Posted inNation & World, News
Michelle Obama to visit Boston bombing victims, attend fundraiser
Today’s visit is the second time the first lady has visited Boston since the marathon bombings.
Posted inNews
11 tall ships to sail in Maine windjammer festival
The festival will also feature an antique boat parade, a street parade, fireworks over the harbor, boat excursions, concerts and more.
Posted inCommunity
Area college students honored
LEXINGTON, Va. — James McCullum of Hallowell, Maine, a member of the class of 2015 at Washington and Lee University, has received honor roll status for the recently ended winter term 2013.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
CORRECTION
The sponsor of L.D. 90, the workforce training bill in the Legislature, is Senate President Justin Alfond. An editorial on page A5 of Tuesday’s newspaper misidentified the sponsor. It was an editorial writer’s error.