Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The House and Senate approve a bill that would pay state hospitals back $186 million, and give basic health coverage to 60,000 Mainers using federal dollars.
The men say they just learned that church officials knew a Maine priest was molesting children and did nothing to stop it.
The state money will go toward replacing Hall Ementary and fixing Longfellow Elementary, says Portland's finance director.
It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill . . .
City councilors scale back a task force's tough approach, but those who perform with fire face new safety scrutiny.
Students and parents recount stories of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils during Monday's 200 mile-per-hour twister.
Power of Oklahoma tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
VIDEO: Tearful reunions at Oklahoma elementary school
Searching nearly done after powerful twister
If lawmakers want to be consistent, they should submit a bill to 'outlaw tobacco altogether' instead of just banning smoking in certain places, he says.
But he raises concerns about internal controls including bank deposit reconciliations.
They say too much weight is placed on student assessments in the proposed process.
They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.
Judge Nancy Torresen tells Thomas Nelson, who stole $900,000, 'I consider this crime shameful.'
Amid a 'gold rush' for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to temporarily shut down the fishery at an August meeting.
Air and ground searches continue for Maine teen / Man in Saco standoff committed suicide / Girl 'lucky' to survive crash ... and more news from around the state.
Bunker Brewing and Eventide Oyster have teamed up to produce a new stew ... er, brew. Dirty Pearl, anyone?
Paille's goal puts Bruins one win from East finals
Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in regulation, and Boston now leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 over the New York Rangers.
Both versions of the federal farm bill would cut assistance for people who really need it.
Students, parents tell of heroic teachers
As the tornado struck, some shielded their pupils by shoving them into a bathroom or a closet.
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