Troy Fears, 54, filed fake tax returns from prison, a scheme that netted him $119,000 including federal stimulus funds.
Libyan rebels: NATO bombed us
NATO says the situation where the strike occurred was “unclear and fluid with mechanized weapons traveling in all directions.”
Red Sox drop to 0-6,lose to Indians on bunt
The Red Sox are off their worst start since 1945, when they lost a team-record eight straight. Boston, favored by many to win the World Series, returns to Fenway Park for its home opener Friday against the New York Yankees.
Pirate named AHL’s top rookie for 3rd season
In 54 games, Luke Adam leads all AHL rookies with 28 goals.
Gates: Some US troops may stay if Iraq wants
His comments give weight to an idea that is politically sensitive in both nations and which Iraq officially rejects.
Maine House approves BPA ban
Three House Republican freshmen – including Heather Sirocki of Scarborough – opposed the measure.
Obama threatens to vetoGOP budget extension plan
House Republicans advance legislation to avoid a government shutdown for one more week, cut spending and fully fund the Pentagon, but the White House labels the measure a distraction and says President Barack Obama would veto it.
House OKs bill to clarify casino distance rule
The bill makes clear that the 100-mile minimum distance between casinos be measured in road miles, not air miles.
Federal shutdown would close Acadia
Maine has more than 11,000 federal workers, but it’s not yet clear how many of them might be asked to stay home.