Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Two-thirds of people questioned in a survey Sunday said they watch the prime-time Olympics telecast even if they know the results ahead of time.
MANCHESTER -- J&S Oil faces federal sanctions, including a potential fine of up to $177,500, as the result of a March incident in which some 1,500 gallons of oil spilled onto the ground and spread to a neighboring property and drainage ditches.
The first complaint about Raymond Melville came after other alleged abuse incidents, a judge rules.
Under the best of circumstances, the New England Patriots' offensive line was going to be reshuffled this season after starting left tackle Matt Light announced his retirement this spring . . .
The farmer destroyed at least 7 police vehicles. "We had nothing to pursue him with," said Chief Deputy Philip Brooks.
Tuukka Rask was caught off guard when he heard fellow Bruins goalie Tim Thomas decided not to play next season. But he's ready to lead the Bruins to another championship.
Michael Phelps added to his medal collection with his first individual gold medal of the London Games, and handed Ryan Lochte a double disappointment on his rival's final night in the pool.
A Wisconsin company is recalling 37,000 pounds of frozen bacon cheeseburger patties that were distributed through Walmarts because they may contain pieces of gasket.
The collection bin in the department's lobby is accessible 24 hours a day, every day of the week.
The plane that departed from Portland Jetport came within 800 vertical feet and nine-tenths of a lateral mile of another aircraft because of a miscommunication.
A key part of the tax package is a two-year provision to protect middle-and upper-income taxpayers from being hit by the alternative minimum tax,
Noah Keene had his hand severed in a freak accident in June involving a jump rope and two cars.
The proposal, up for a final vote Aug. 16, lays the biggest increases on truckers and cash customers.
The former U.N. secretary-general has called a press conference to speak to the press today.
Judge Edward Burmila says the former police officer still can get a fair trial despite prosecutors' missteps.
The U.S. hadn't lost a competitive race in the eight since winning the world title in 2006.
A total of 1,584 counties in 32 states have been designated primary disaster areas this growing season.
Michelle Obama's events in Laconia and Manchester are free and open to the public.
An independent committee would decide which local charities would receive funding from Steve Woods.
The turnpike authority board is meeting Thursday at turnpike headquarters in Portland.
Emily Allen-Perry, 22, was driver, lookout or both during most of the crimes, and she pawned stolen items at jewelry stores.
Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier whip up a huge wedding supper in the 'Top Chef Masters' competition on Bravo network.
The scheduled recipients of voter-approved development funds want to know why some cities are getting the money, while others are being frozen out.
Extending the tax cuts is a hot topic, and Maine's Senate hopefuls give a yes, a no, and a qualified yes.
As the Downeaster nears scheduled service, residents and businesses are concerned about the train's whistle.
It was December 1979 when Emery Lucier learned the concert he was eagerly awaiting in Rhode Island by British rock band The Who had been canceled over safety concerns . . .
His wife will be sentenced later for her role in the scheme to bring drugs from Florida to distribute.