Vicki McKenney, who witnessed the shooting of her armed, suicidal husband, is seeking $2 million in the case filed in Cumberland County Superior Court.
February 2015
Posted inFood
Goodbye to warnings about cholesterol in most diets
A panel drafting new guidelines follows an evolution of thinking among many nutritionists: that for a healthy adult, cholesterol intake may not significantly increase the risk of heart disease.
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Posted inLifestyle
‘Selma’ director disappointed by actor’s snub
Ava DuVernay says David Oyelowo should have gotten a nod for best actor.
Posted inNews
NBC suspends ‘Nightly News’ anchor Brian Williams for war story
The network’s chief executive calls Williams’ false account of his experience covering the Iraq War inexcusable, but says he ‘deserves a second chance.’
Posted inLifestyle, News
Jon Stewart, comedian who became pundit, to leave ‘The Daily Show’ this year
The cable channel announces his impending departure after the talk show host breaks it to the audience at Tuesday’s taping.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Radio Shack to close 13 Maine stores
Twelve stores will remain here as the company, which has filed for reorganization, prepares to shut down 1,780 of its poorly performing operations by March 15.
Posted inNews
Bill Cosby cancels appearance in Pittsburgh
The Heinz Hall website indicated that fewer than half the available tickets had been sold for the Feb. 21 show.
Posted inCommunity
Gardiner credit union seeks scholarship applications
Six $500 scholarships to be awarded to deserving students.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli army official backs up Brian Williams’ account of 2006 incident
The NBC anchor has been questioned about his description of seeing Hezbollah rocket fire while on an Israeli aircraft.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Glenn Cummings emphasizes Maine roots as he vies to lead USM
The interim president of UMaine Augusta and a professor at the University of Southern Maine, he is one of three candidates for the job.