Volkswagen of America CEO Michael Horn tells a House subcommittee he felt personally deceived by actions he said were taken by unknown individuals.
October 2015
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In surprise move, Kevin McCarthy bows out of contention to be U.S. House speaker
The California Republican was the favored candidate to replace John Boehner, but he was opposed by a small, determined bloc of hardline conservatives.
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Posted inMaine, News
Task force formed to address Maine heroin epidemic
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announces the creation of three working groups to tackle various aspects of the problem.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Colby, Thomas college presidents tout importance of community investment
David Greene and Laurie Lachance, at a Business Breakfast Series event, discuss plans for investing in downtown and campuses and sharing facilities.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. airman who helped thwart French train attack stabbed, wounded
Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone is being treated at a hospital in the Sacramento area.
Posted inNews
Portland begins search for stately, well-rounded Christmas tree
The lucky donor will get free removal of a tree they no longer want and the joy of seeing their tree in lights in Monument Square.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Benton man charged with Waterville break-in
Jacob Kerby is accused of breaking into a Matthews Street home last week and is suspected of other property crimes in the city.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville police to host golf tournament for High Hopes Clubhouse
Money from the Columbus Day benefit will help expand the building for the program that helps people with mental illness learn life skills and get jobs.
Posted inMaine, News
Fifth El Faro crew member was Maine Maritime Academy graduate
Mitchell Kuflik of Brooklyn, New York graduated from the Castine-based school in 2011, the academy’s president, Bill Brennan said.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Oakland man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge
Daniel Lajoie Jr., 45, downloaded pictures and videos while visiting his parents in Oakland in 2012.