Many lawmakers say it’s inappropriate for the Legislature to play favorites.
March 2015
Posted inMaine, News
Warm, wet spring could spark Maine floods, forecasters say
A deep snowpack that should linger into March could mean trouble — especially in places where ice is building along the Kennebec River, the River Flow Advisory Commission is told.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Jodi Arias is spared death penalty by lone holdout on jury
The 11-1 vote leaves the judge to sentence the Arizona woman to life in prison or a life term with the possibility of release after 25 years.
Posted inCommunity
Relay for Life meeting scheduled for March 9 in Manchester
Team meeting will be at Manchester Fire Station.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Maine’s Sen. King co-creates Arctic Caucus
The partnership with an Alaska Republican signals that Maine wants to shape policy for the far north.
Posted inPeople
DAR names Winthrop student as Good Citizen
Gardiner chapter recognized Beauregard for her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
Posted inNation & World, News
Six injured as Delta jet skids off runway at LaGuardia, stopping just short of water
Pilots know that the airport’s relatively short runways and waterfront location leave little room for error, especially in bad weather like Thursday’s.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland Greens to push for $15 ‘livable wage’ in the city
The group announces it will launch a petition and referendum effort to set the minimum wage at twice the current state minimum wage.
Posted inMaine, News
Litchfield fire draws crews from several communities
Unplowed snow and hazardous materials hampered an industrial equipment garage fire on Richmond Road, off Route 197, Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, News
Father tells jury ‘there was no chance’ his son would survive Boston bombing
Bill Richard’s testimony about the death of his son Martin conveys, in painful detail, the impact of the crime Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is charged with committing.