Bill de Blasio hopes to smooth emotions after two police officers are killed, but tensions are still high.
December 2014
Posted inNation & World
Anna Stoehr, one of oldest U.S. residents, dies at 114
She was the seventh oldest person verified to be living in the U.S., and 12th oldest in the world,
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Posted inNation & World
Boston Marathon bombing suspect asks for trial delay
Dzhokha Tsarnaev, 21, has pleaded not guilty to 30 federal charges and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Posted inMaine Governor's race, Politics
Mike Michaud reflects on loss, strategy, Eliot Cutler
With parting criticism of his independent rival, Paul LePage and the media, the Democrat prepares to end 20 years in elective office.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News
Redefining care saves federal money, earns MaineHealth a $9.2 million windfall
Medicare compensates the parent of Maine Medical Center for efficiencies as the health care system moves toward rewarding prevention and patients’ outcomes.
Posted inBusiness, News
Cards Against Humanity buys remote Maine island, calls it ‘Hawaii 2’
A holiday fundraising campaign grants each participant the ‘exclusive’ license to 1 square foot of the island.
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Drug test failures at Cumberland County Jail likely work of one inmate
After 20 test positive Dec. 15, Cumberland County Jail officials say they’ll ‘double down’ screens, but their resources are limited.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Rams trail from start to finish in loss to Broncos
Liam Stokes had a game-high 20 points for Cony in the 57-43 home loss to Hampden.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale girls basketball nips Madison in overtime
Dani Sweet and Nicole Pelletier each posted 14 points in the 57-55 win.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Lawrence boys get first win of season over Mt. Blue
Seth Powers paced the Bulldogs with 18 points in the 57-45 salute over the Cougars.