Because of the harsh winter this year, however, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife plans to issue fewer permits for 2014.
May 2014
California Chrome sets gold standard for Kentucky Derby
The early favorite, the California-bred chestnut colt has already earned more than $1 million.
Connecticut teen charged in stabbing shows psychosis, lawyer says
The boy who is accused of killing a girl in a school hallway on prom day is undergoing psychiatric evaluation and will be tried as an adult.
KVCC’s Future Friday to boost high school student aspirations
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College hosted its first Future Frida” event on last month to boost college aspirations among freshmen from Somerset County high schools, according to a KVCC press release. More than 300 students from Skowhegan Area High School, Madison Area Memorial High School, Carrabec High School, and Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High […]
Ukraine offensive sparks deadly clashes in Odessa
At Russia’s request, the U.N. Security Council is meeting in an emergency session.
Boehner to appoint special Benghazi committee
He says emails released this week show that the Obama administration withheld documents from congressional investigators.
U.S. gains 288,000 jobs, most in 2 years
At 6.3 percent, the unemployment rate reaches its lowest point since 2008, and future growth appears to be facing fewer hurdles.
Grisly scene described in Maine triple murder trial
First responders and a former state medical examiner describe the burned-out car and the three bodies inside.
Anti-Bias Week celebrated at WJHS
WATERVILLE — Students from the Waterville Junior High School’s Civil Rights Team recently sponsored an Anti-Bias Week to raise awareness about perceptions of minority groups in the school. The week, which took place last month, kicked off with an assembly presentation “Understanding Bias,” which was delivered by Brandon Baldwin. Baldwin works for the Attorney General’s […]
Obama, Merkel threaten new sanctions against Russia
Obama says he will use the sanctions if Russia disrupts Ukraine presidential election scheduled for May 25.