Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The men say they just learned that church officials knew a Maine priest was molesting children and did nothing to stop it.
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 state funds will go toward replacing Hall Elementary and fixing Longfellow Elementary, says Portland's finance director.
It's all downhill from here for state Sen. Dawn Hill...
Students and parents recount stories of brave teachers who sheltered their pupils during Monday's 200 mile-per-hour twister.
VIDEO: Tearful reunions at elementary school
VIDEO: 'Can't describe' emotions during twister, teacher says
Searching nearly done after powerful twister
Gorham church leads in aiding tornado victims
Power of Oklahoma tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
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.
Judge Nancy Torresen tells Thomas Nelson, who stole $900,000, 'I consider this crime shameful.'
City councilors scale back a task force's tough approach, but those who perform with fire face new safety scrutiny.
They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.
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.
Amid a 'gold rush' for the profitable creatures, a commission could also vote to temporarily shut down the fishery at an August meeting.
Courtroom surprise: Suspect stabbing freed / Three Aroostook residents charged with making meth / Man arrested following standoff ... 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?
Bruins bounce to 3-0 series lead
The Bruins score twice in the third period to beat the Rangers for the third straight time.
Both versions of the federal farm bill would cut assistance for people who really need it.
EF5 tornado: A powerful blend of wind, moist air
The deadly storms, which form about once a year, have more energy than an atomic bomb.
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