Saturday, May 25, 2013
Members of Maine's congressional delegation are trying to keep up the pressure on the Department of Defense to buy footwear from U.S. manufacturers, a move that would likely benefit the state's New Balance sneaker factories.
BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.
• Admission • The Croods • 42 • Future Weather • GI Joe: Relatiation • The Host • Identity Thief • Jurassic Park • The Place Beyond the Pines • Olympus Has Fallen • On the Road • Oz: The Great and Powerful • Safe Haven • Scary Movie 5 • War Witch
Yvonne Lefebvre, left, and Priscilla Jackson, right, both members of the Central Maine Gardening Club, weed the flower gardens outside the Alfond Youth Center on North Street in Waterville on Thursday. The gardening club will be running a a fundraiser plant sale at the Methodist church at 22 School St. in Oakland on June 8, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.
A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine's request for a waiver from federal education regulations, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is warning.
Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.
J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.
Just four people have signed up so far to help with the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration, which brings thousands to the area and relies on volunteers for much of the work.
Timothy Joseph Gaudette, 19, of Waterville, recorded himself having sex with a 17-year-old girl and took similar photos with a 13-year-old girl in his apartment in late March, made an initial appearance Friday in Augusta District Court of charges of gross sexual assault.
The defense secretary tells the 1,007 graduating cadets that they must be the generation of leaders who will stop the debilitating and insidious threats of suicide, sexual assault and drug and alcohol abuse that are hurting the all-volunteer force.
The event, known as OneRun, began at Kenmore Square and ended at the official finish line, where participants hugged and cheered.
MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win
BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.
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Memorial Day 2013 weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area
Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.
Panhandling a growing concern in Portland
Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.
Scout community torn by rule change
Conservatives are looking at alternative groups. Gay-rights backers want the ban on gay leaders lifted.
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