Football coach Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials didn’t do enough to try to stop suspected sexual abuse of children at the hands of a former assistant football coach, the Pennsylvania state police commissioner said today.
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Judge blocks graphic images on cigarette packs
The judge rules it’s likely that cigarette makers will succeed in a lawsuit claiming the images violate the right to free speech.
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Woman accuses Cain of bold sexual advance
Presidential contender Herman Cain’s campaign instantly issued a denial: “All allegations of harassment against Mr. Cain are false.”
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Casinos, voter registration on Maine ballot
PORTLAND — Mainers heading to the polls Tuesday can be forgiven for having a sense of déjà vu: They will cast ballots on two more gambling initiatives, bringing the total to eight in 11 years. Also on the ballot is a referendum aimed at restoring same-day voter registration and a constitutional amendment dealing with […]
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Supreme Court to look at life in prison for juveniles
The justices will examine a pair of cases involving young killers who are serving life sentences for crimes they committed when they were 14.
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Waterville police chase ends in arrest
WATERVILLE — A Waterville man was arrested Sunday night after leading police on a chase on West River Road and refusing to stop, according to Deputy police Chief Charles Rumsey.
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Thousands in Conn. enter 2nd week without power
In Connecticut, about 50,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity this morning, nine days after the storm.
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Registration opens for Maine tourism conference
AUGUSTA — Maine tourism officials say registration is now open for the Governor’s 2012 Conference on Tourism. The conference is being held Jan. 26 at Sunday River ski resort’s Grand Summit Hotel in Newry. The event includes breakfast, lunch, a trade show and workshop sessions. The keynote speaker will be the chief marketing officer […]
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Maine Beer Week celebrates craft-beer industry
The event begins Thursday and runs through Nov. 17.
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Woman charged after crashing into Owls Head home
Haley Watkinson, 25, is charged with drinving under the influence.