Organizers of one of the country’s big lotteries, Mega Millions, are planning changes to increase jackpots.
September 2013
Posted inNews, Politics
In crossfire on MaineCare, parties vie for political edge
At stake is access to government-funded health coverage for more than 60,000 low-income Mainers.
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Jury deliberating former Chelsea selectwoman’s federal extortion case
In closing arguments, attorneys disagree on Carole Swan’s claim that she was investigating a Whitefield contractor.
Posted inNews
LePage orders that flags be flown at half-staff
The governor’s order echoes President Obama’s proclamation of respect for the Navy Yard shooting victims.
Posted inNews
Auburn man arrested on child porn charges
Stephen Pennington, 41, is accused of having electronic devices with images and videos of minors engaged in sexually explicit activity.
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Man killed when dump truck hits him in Starks
An Anson man picking up bottles by the road was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a town-owned dump truck on Route 43.
Posted inNews
Uncertain of rescue, Mainers saw perilous descent as only hope
Suzanne Turell and Connie Yang got caught in an unexpected ice storm on the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Posted inNation & World, News
Navy yard shooting victims had long careers there
A Navy veteran who was a pilot, a man who was known for his bear hugs and another who held the title of ‘King Oyster’ at the region’s annual festival are among those killed.
Posted inNation & World, News
Concordia success boosts pride for shamed Italy
The head of Italy’s civil protection agency said the operation demonstrated what it means to take responsibility for something, no matter how risky or how high the stakes.
Posted inNation & World, News
New study warns of US long-term debt problems
The report is one of a series of warnings that spiraling debt threatens Washington’s ability to respond to a financial crisis.