Simon, who joined CBS News in 1967, won dozens of awards and was held for 40 days by Iraqi forces during the Gulf War.
February 2015
Kennebec Journal Feb. 11 police log
Augusta-area police reports for Feb. 11, 2015.
Maine’s members in Congress scrutinize Obama’s request for military action
All say the U.S. has to consider force against the Islamic State, but at least two question details of the proposal.
LePage stresses income tax cut as tax tour hits Westbrook
Touting his complex proposal in a town hall meeting, the governor says the income tax cut would boost economic activity and business investment.
Congress sends Keystone pipeline bill to Obama
The president has said he will veto the measure, which doesn’t have enough support in the House or Senate for an override.
Costa Concordia captain gets 16 years in prison
The captain of the capsized luxury liner told the court trying him for 32 shipwreck deaths that his ‘head was sacrificed’ to safeguard economic interests.
Messalonskee High School students of the month
Oakland area students earn academic recognition.
Waterville’s Marchetti named to dean’s list
Clemson University student is majoring in general engineering.