WASHINGTON — Good news for seniors: The government says Medicare’s basic monthly premium will rise less than expected next year, by $3.50 for most.
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Monmouth contractor fined following 2 deaths
The employer of two men killed by sewer gases on a job site in Kennebunkport last month said Thursday he will likely challenge proposed federal safety fines.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME OF THE WEEK: Tigers look for early jump on Panthers
GARDINER — From the onset of twice-daily practices in late summer through the grind of a regular season, the motivation never wavered.
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Augusta council near decision on paving plant
AUGUSTA — Following heated debate city councilors indicated they’re ready to vote, one way or the other, on a long-tabled proposal that would force a paving plant that has drawn numerous complaints from its neighbors out of business, or at least out of its current location.
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Veiovis linked to deaths involving close-range gunshots
BECKET, Mass. — Three men an ex-Augusta, Maine, man allegedly helped murder were killed by multiple close-range gunshots, including some to the head.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Win, you’re in
The schedule says the Skowhegan vs. Bangor game tonight is not a playoff game, but everybody involved knows better.
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A surprise from Medicare
WASHINGTON — Good news for seniors: The government says Medicare’s basic monthly premium will rise less than expected next year, by $3.50 for most.
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RED SOX: Team finally can start to focus on 2012
BOSTON — The turmoil surrounding the Red Sox is fading. The focus on the future is sharpening.
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NHL: Plekanec’s goal lifts Canadiens by Bruins
BOSTON (AP) — Tomas Plekanec put one in each net, making up for an own goal by scoring the tiebreaker with 9:14 remaining on Thursday night to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.
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COLLEGE HOCKEY: Flynn quickly takes to new role for Maine
ORONO — When Brian Flynn was on the bench between shifts, he heard what his linemate, Tanner House had to say about his responsibilities at center. House remarked about how he needed to adjust his positioning, what tendencies the opposing center had after he took a faceoff or where his teammates should be on the ice in the context of a certain situation.