Friday, February 10, 2012
BENTON -- The owner of a Gogan Road house damaged by fire Thursday said he believes the fire started upstairs where he had been working on pipes earlier in the day.
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BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce's shot rimmed out in the final seconds of overtime, and Pau Gasol knew the game wasn't over yet. The ball bounced to Ray Allen, who gave it a two-handed push back toward the basket.
By all accounts, Barak Obama is, personally, a committed Christian believer. At the National Prayer Breakfast, he told the assembly that he prays and spends some time with the scriptures every day. Before becoming president, he was a faithful member of a Protestant congregation in Chicago.
At Winslow restaurant Big G’s, the G stands for great food. The Big stands for, well BIG! It’s always fun to find a unique restaurant that marches to a different food drummer. Gerry Michaud has created a deliciously fun place.
FAIRFIELD -- Fairfield will host the 19th annual Chocolate Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Community Center. There will be live entertainment, games and activities for children, luncheon and refreshments and chocolate. The fun-filled festival is for the whole family.
AUGUSTA -- Maine's court system is acting swiftly to prevent domestic violence by tightening up bail rules for alleged abusers, Chief Justice Leigh Ingalls Saufley told the Legislature on Thursday.
ALBION -- A 55-year-old Palermo man died Wednesday night after the truck he was driving veered off the road and crashed into a utility pole, police said.
Jeff Karter, owner of Waterville Florist, makes preparations Thursday for the upcoming Valentine's Day flower rush.
PORTLAND -- Paul Violette, who led the Maine Turnpike Authority for 23 years, now has 60 days of freedom before he goes to jail for stealing from the agency to finance a lifestyle of world travel, fine restaurants and five-star hotels.
NEW YORK -- Mitt Romney is in danger of losing his fourth straight state in Saturday's caucuses in Maine, where he and his allies have been all but absent from TV.
Some see Romney's TV, radio spots as token effort
President Barack Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women.
Foreign political donations are illegal, but could be happening because of Super PACs. It's another side effect of the Supreme Court's controversial Citizens United ruling.
Social issues don't typically dominate the discussion in shaky economies, but all of a sudden, abortion, contraception and gay marriage are at the center of American political discourse.
A crane barge will arrive to dismantle the two towers once used to raise and lower the center span.
The lawsuit claims a dam on the Kennebec River violates federal law by killing Atlantic salmon, an endangered species.
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NBA: Gasol block secures Lakers win over Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce's shot rimmed out in the final seconds of overtime, and Pau Gasol knew the game wasn't over yet. The ball bounced to Ray Allen, who gave it a two-handed p ...
TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): Everything's BIG at Big G's
At Winslow restaurant Big G’s, the G stands for great food. The Big stands for, well BIG! It’s always fun to find a unique restaurant that marches to a different food drummer. Gerr ...
Courts take action against domestic violence
AUGUSTA -- Maine's court system is acting swiftly to prevent domestic violence by tightening up bail rules for alleged abusers, Chief Justice Leigh Ingalls Saufley told the Legisla ...
Corrupt former turnpike chief facing jail time
Paul Violette pleaded guilty to stealing more than $150,000 in the form of credit card charges and gift cards for personal use. He has 60 days of freedom left.
Foreign donations a risk with Super PACs
Foreign political donations are illegal, but could be happening because of Super PACs. It's another side effect of the Supreme Court's controversial Citizens United ruling.
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