The U.K., Germany and Italy have declined to take part in any plans to strike the Damascus regime for its alleged used of chemical weapons.
August 2013
Fire at Portsmouth police shooting range under investigation
The fire department is studying all bullets found at the scene of the July 30 fire, as well as the remains of rubber backstops in the range.
Safe stolen from Pemaquid historic site found
A 9-year-old boy finds the safe in a cove on the Sheepscot River.
Seamus Heaney, Irish poet who won Nobel Prize, dies at 74
Considered Ireland’s greatest poet since Yeats, he produced work that was complex yet popular.
Maine Olympian Wescott’s van collides with moose
The snowboarder is not hurt but damage to the van is estimated at $3,000 to $4,000.
Maine ed tech accused of having sex with student
Authorities say 45-year-old Tammy Larlee of Lincoln had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student this summer.
Farmington woman accused of leaving baby in car
Witnesses reported seeing the baby in the vehicle parked outside a Walmart with the windows down 2 to 3 inches.
Navy: Upcoming training, testing may kill whales, dolphins
Most of the deaths would come from explosives, though some might come from testing sonar or animals being hit by ships.
Maine bond ballot order to be determined by drawing
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is holding the public drawing today at the Nash School Building in Augusta.
Camden Windjammer Festival gets under way today
The festival kicks off with the arrival of 15 windjammers, a dinner auction, music and a fireworks celebration over Camden Harbor.