If confirmed, Carlisle McLean would join the Public Utilities Commission, which plays a key role in energy policy and rates, at a critical time.
January 2015
Maine police look for man wanted in killing of his wife in Michigan
Harold ‘Butch’ Knight and Sara Lee Knight lived in Turner for several years, and police say he has been seen in Maine since the killing.
Soft pretzels a tasty treat, with a twist
Easy-to-work dough allows for artistry in design.
No-tip restaurant offers food for thought on pay, benefits
The unusual model highlights a debate about pay and conditions in an industry that employs 10 percent of the U.S. workforce.
Disney parks-linked measles outbreak grows to 70 cases
The people who have been infected range in age from 7 months to 70 years old. The vast majority were not vaccinated, and a quarter had to be hospitalized.
Baker faces complaint for refusing to write anti-gay message on Bible-shaped cake
The case comes as Republicans in Colorado’s Legislature talk about changing the law requiring that businesses serve gays.
Twitter reactions to Bill Belichick’s #DeflateGate press conference
The #DeflateGate hashtag was trending on Twitter Thursday morning as Bill Belichick faced the press in Foxborough. Here are some of our favorite reactions.
Tom Brady: ‘I didn’t alter the ball in any way’
The Patriots quarterback says the ‘integrity of the sport is very important.’
Old Orchard Beach fire leads to discovery of 102 marijuana plants
An overloaded extension cord used in the growing operation started a fire at 36 Atlantic Ave.
House pushes through bill to tighten federal restrictions on abortion
Republicans earlier had shelved a bill criminalizing abortions after 20 weeks because of lack of support.